Synonyms of gum arabic
11 similar words
Another word for gum arabic is acacia. Other synonyms of gum arabic are emulsifier.
Synonyms and similar words for gum arabic
nounAn edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal...
- E414 when used as a thickener
- stabiliser
- emulsifierA substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.
- gum acaciaGum arabic.
- acacia gumThe sticky congealed sap of the acacia tree, used as a food additive and in adhesives.
- Arabian gumSynonym of gum arabic.
- Arabic gumGum arabic.
- acaciaThe thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica...
- Senegal gum
- Indian gum
- Kordofan gumSynonym of gum arabic.
Meaning of gum arabic
- noun An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.
gum arabic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of gum arabic
- What is another word for gum arabic?
- Gum arabic has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as acacia and emulsifier.
- What does gum arabic mean?
- Gum arabic means an edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.
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