ghatti gum
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Definition
Noun 1. An Indian gum from the dhawa tree; used as a substitute for gum arabic: A natural gum resin obtained from the Anogeissus latifolia tree (commonly known as the dhawa tree) native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a water-soluble substance with properties similar to gum arabic, making it suitable for use in various industrial applications.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The food manufacturer used ghatti gum as a stabilizer in their new beverage.
- Ghatti gum is often preferred in certain pharmaceutical coatings due to its specific viscosity.
- Historically, ghatti gum was an important local substitute for imported gum arabic.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Context: In industrial specifications, ghatti gum is classified as a natural polysaccharide (E-number E419) and is valued for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and thickening properties.
- The formula requires a natural emulsifier, so we will test ghatti gum.
Variants and Related Words
- Gum ghatti: An alternative name for the same substance.
- Gum ghatti and ghatti gum refer to the same product.
- Anogeissus latifolia: The botanical name for the dhawa tree, the source of ghatti gum.
- Gum arabic: A similar gum exudate from acacia trees, for which ghatti gum is often substituted.
Synonyms
- Gum ghatti (direct variant)
- Indian gum (descriptive synonym)
- Dhawa gum (source-based synonym)
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Hydrocolloid: A general category to which ghatti gum belongs, describing substances that form gels with water.
- Exudate: A type of substance, like ghatti gum, that oozes from plants.
Noun
- an Indian gum from the dhawa tree; used as a substitute for gum arabic