Difference between revisions of "Senegal gum"
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==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
| − | Soluble in cold and hot water. | + | * Soluble in cold and hot water. |
| − | + | * Pure Senegal gum is colorless when tested with [[iodine]]. | |
| − | Pure Senegal gum is colorless when tested with iodine. | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:04, 30 May 2022
Description
A high quality variety of Gum arabic obtained from Acacia trees native to the Sudan and Senegal (such as Acacia verek). Senegal gum is brittle and nearly transparent. It is generally sold as rounded drops or tears. Shagual gum from Chile is similar.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Acacia verek; gum arabic; kordofan; picked Turkey; white senaar; gum senegal; chagual gum; shagual gum
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in cold and hot water.
- Pure Senegal gum is colorless when tested with Iodine.
Resources and Citations
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "gum." Accessed 7 Apr. 2005 .
- "Violin Varnish Glossary" at www.violins.on.ca/luthier.vargloss.html