This chapter presents the structural and physicochemical characteristics, functional properties, and main applications of two exudate gums: gum arabic and mesquite gum
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- This chapter presents the structural and physicochemical characteristics, functional properties, and main applications of two exudate gums: gum arabic and mesquite gum
- Mesquite gum is other exudate less known in the international market, but it has potential applications in food and other industries
- The chemical structure and functional properties of mesquite gum are comparable with gum arabic
- It is a good emulsifier and stabilizer of oil–water emulsions, and it may be compared with gum arabic for such application
- The information contained in this chapter considers that mesquite gum can be a suitable replacement of gum arabic in arid regions of the world where Prosopis trees have widespread occurrence
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