Tragacanth
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Tragacanth is a natural gum obtained from the dried sap of several species of
Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus, including A. adscendens, A.
gummifer, and A. tragacanthus. Some of these species are known collectively
under the common names "goat's thorn" and "locoweed". The gum is sometimes
called "shiraz gum , "gum elect" or "gum dragon". [Wikipedia]
Uses
Thickens and emulsifies salad dressings and flavor oils
Side Effects
Nausea, stomach upset, bloating, gas or diarrhea may occur. [2]
Reference
[1] http://www.ticgums.com/product-overview.asp#TICA-algin
[2] http://www.medicinenet.com
Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus, including A. adscendens, A.
gummifer, and A. tragacanthus. Some of these species are known collectively
under the common names "goat's thorn" and "locoweed". The gum is sometimes
called "shiraz gum , "gum elect" or "gum dragon". [Wikipedia]
Uses
Thickens and emulsifies salad dressings and flavor oils
Side Effects
Nausea, stomach upset, bloating, gas or diarrhea may occur. [2]
Reference
[1] http://www.ticgums.com/product-overview.asp#TICA-algin
[2] http://www.medicinenet.com
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