Senegal gum

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