Gum, Acacia
Acacia gum is a natural gum formed from sap from the acacia tree, often used in the food industry as a stabilizer and emulsifier. Since is it also a source of fiber, it is used in weight-loss treatments to help people feel fuller longer.
In pharmaceuticals, it is used topically to heal wounds and prohibit the grown of bacteria. It also helps to create protective mucus in the mouth and is often used in cough medicine and throat lozenges.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet
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- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Molds, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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