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Acacia
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. The gums and tanning agents obtained from Acacia are called GUM ARABIC. The common name catechu is more often used for Areca catechu (ARECA).
Year introduced: 1991(1986)1963
Gum Arabic
Powdered exudate from various Acacia species, especially A. senegal (Leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. Gum arabic is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals.
Year introduced: 1991(1980)
ACTI protein, Acacia confusa [Supplementary Concept]
amino acid sequence given in first source; member of the Kunitz soybean family of trypsin inhibitors
Date introduced: June 19, 1992
Acacia dealbata [Supplementary Concept]
Date introduced: July 26, 2023
Acacia confusa [Supplementary Concept]
Acacia hindsii [Supplementary Concept]
Vachellia cornigera [Supplementary Concept]