The chemistry of acacia gums

Gummy material is often exuded in response to injury by trees belonging to the Rosaceae and Leguminosae families. Acacia trees belong to the Leguminosae family, and the exudate from a variety of acacia species is known as "gum arabic" or "gum acacia". Gum arabic is collected for industrial use from acacia trees grown in hot, dry climates. The most esteemed variety is obtained from kordofan, although senegal and rnogador gums are or excellent quality.

Grantor

Department of Chemistry

Year dc:date.issued

1954

Author dc:creator

• Alexander Jacob Charlson

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Dr. J.R. Nunn and Dr. A.M. Stephen

• Chemistry

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/40029

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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/40029