Gum Arabic. Kenya. Acacia seyal-A fair trade and sustainable gum for incense, medicine and culinary applications.

(38 customer reviews)

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Gum Arabic is used as a binder in incense production, a stabilizer, emulsifier, adhesive and thickener in food, beverages and cosmetics

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Gum Arabic is used as a binder in incense production, a stabilizer, emulsifier, adhesive and thickener in food, beverages and cosmetics,

An exudate of a number of Acacia species that are found in Africa and Arabia, Gum Arabic is used extensively in the food and confection industry to lend viscosity to beverages and stability to food products. It is used in icing and confection glazes to suspend essential oils and create oil/water emulsions.
Dissolved Gum Arabic is a standard base for watercolours to which pigments are added.

Gum Arabic creates the gumminess of Marshmallows, Gummy bears and other soft confections and forms natural gummy balls on the trees while it is fresh.
It is a favourite food of Baboons in Africa, and they are known to wait patiently while the tree produces a fresh flow of gummy yumminess for their pleasure.

Needless to say that it is also a favourite snack of children in the Savanna. Though we miss this delectable stage of the soft gum, it is an entirely water-soluble product and is easily powdered and reconstituted with water for its many everyday applications.
It is eminently edible, odourless, flavourless and transparent when dissolved in water, adding to its popularity and broad use.

Gum Arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and various industrial applications.

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Acacia Seyal, Gum Arabic

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  1. Rosalinda Schmitt

    Rosalinda Schmitt

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  2. Madalyn Stehr

    Madalyn Stehr

    Excellent owner of the shop. Easy to work with . Great products!

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  3. Mollie DuBuque

    Mollie DuBuque

    Thank you! Great quality product.

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  4. Jolie Hegmann

    Jolie Hegmann

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  5. Mabelle Smitham

    Mabelle Smitham

    Looks just like the picture.

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  6. Fern Kuhn

    Fern Kuhn

    Completely happy with the quality of this Gum Arabic. Definitely added a massive touch to my workings.

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  7. Madalyn Stehr

    Madalyn Stehr

    Thank you having this great product good. I drink 1 Oz a day. For over all health..

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  8. Louvenia Kemmer

    Louvenia Kemmer

    What an interesting resin. Melts in hot water, I added it to an hydrosol that i make and it makes the skin super velvety.

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  9. Samanta Eichmann

    Samanta Eichmann

    GREAT THANKS FOR THE RESIN.

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  10. Fritz Corwin

    Fritz Corwin

    Thank you for the lovely bag of gum arabic, going to make lovely incense with this

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  11. Annabell Reichel

    Annabell Reichel

    Quickest that I have ever received something from Etsy. I mixed with peppermint and spearmint essential oil to make a gum

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  12. Samanta Eichmann

    Samanta Eichmann

    Everything I ordered from Dan has been incredible compared to other sellers. When there was a mixup on shipping, not only did Dan personally fix it, he put a few generous extras in my shipment to make up for it. Will only order from Dan from now on.

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  13. Lesly Predovic

    Lesly Predovic

    This is a very nice resin. The lumps are mostly clear or translucent, some are brown-ish. The quality is astounding…I hope to see more of this in the future in the ApothecarysGarden shop. Hint: you will need to grind them (best with a mortar and pestle) before using them in your recipe.

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  14. Lessie Labadie

    Lessie Labadie

    Always good quality and great service from one of the best shops on Etsy! 😛

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  15. Norene Dickens

    Norene Dickens

    Crystalline and kind of sweet.

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  16. Corene Hayes

    Corene Hayes

    Very nice – can't wait to try it!

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  17. Silas Weissnat

    Silas Weissnat

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  18. Amiya Miller

    Amiya Miller

    Good quality product and fast service.

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  19. Estell Homenick

    Estell Homenick

    I said this another review too, but the clarity of the resin/gum are like gems. I just kept staring and holding them up to the light. I intend to use this in hair and skin products, and see how it goes. Thank you for such a high-quality product!

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  20. Gina Parker

    Gina Parker

    Amazing! Great and knowledgeable seller.

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  21. Zion Runte

    Zion Runte

    Amazing resin as always. I will only buy my resin here

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  22. Lionel Predovic

    Lionel Predovic

    I haven't had the chancde to burnit yet, hut it looks great.

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  23. Abagail Sipes

    Abagail Sipes

    Quality resins, i had tried others but they all smelled like plastic 🪙, I tried several from here, they all smelled nice! Also fast shipping!

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  24. Karelle Rohan

    Karelle Rohan

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  25. Ambrose Quigley

    Ambrose Quigley

    Amazing quality Gum Arabic. thank you!

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  26. Treva Langworth

    Treva Langworth

    This stuff blends in water (after being powdered) beautifully. Unfortunately it's not helpful to make inks (it's not alcohol soluble), but this is a nice staple to have if you like to make things. Any things.

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  27. Marisa Buckridge

    Marisa Buckridge

    A good quality resin. Item descriptions are always right on!

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  28. Abbey Herzog

    Abbey Herzog

    As pictured. Can't wait to work with item

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  29. Buster Armstrong

    Buster Armstrong

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  30. Carmen Dooley

    Carmen Dooley

    Toujours avec un grand plaisir de commander des produits de qualité dans cette boutique. je recommande fortement le vendeur

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  31. Marjolaine Blick

    Marjolaine Blick

    good scents, good service, will return

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  32. Herta Hermiston

    Herta Hermiston

    Highly recommended seller. Great items and packaging, fast shipping, a pleasure to do business with. Top quality incenses and herbs for serious users. My thanks for everything.

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  33. Brendon Boyle

    Brendon Boyle

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    Brendon Boyle

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    Lulu Waters

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    Rosella Hessel

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  37. Gracie Lehner

    Gracie Lehner

    really interesting to have some unprocessed gum arabic.

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