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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Gum Ghatti''' is a complex exudate primarily composed of [[polysaccharides]], obtained from the bark of the [[Anogeissus latifolia]] tree, native to [[India]] and [[Sri Lanka]]. It is used in various industries such as [[food industry|food]], [[pharmaceutical industry|pharmaceuticals]], and [[cosmetics industry|cosmetics]] due to its emulsifying, stabilizing, and thickening properties.<br />
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== Origin and Production ==<br />
[[Gum Ghatti]] is harvested from the [[Anogeissus latifolia]] tree, a species native to the [[Indian subcontinent]]. The gum is obtained by making incisions in the bark of the tree, from which the gum exudes naturally. The exudate is then collected, dried, and processed for commercial use.<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
[[Gum Ghatti]] is a complex mixture of [[polysaccharides]] and [[glycoproteins]]. The polysaccharide portion is primarily composed of [[arabinose]], [[galactose]], [[mannose]], [[xylose]], and [[glucuronic acid]]. The protein portion is rich in [[hydroxyproline]], [[serine]], [[aspartic acid]], and [[glutamic acid]].<br />
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== Uses ==<br />
Due to its unique properties, [[Gum Ghatti]] is used in a variety of industries:<br />
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* '''Food Industry''': It is used as a [[food additive]] for its emulsifying, stabilizing, and thickening properties. It is also used as a [[fat replacer]] and [[fiber]] source.<br />
* '''Pharmaceutical Industry''': It is used as a binder and disintegrant in [[tablet]] formulation, and as a stabilizer in [[emulsion]]s.<br />
* '''Cosmetics Industry''': It is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in various cosmetic products.<br />
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== Safety and Regulation ==<br />
[[Gum Ghatti]] is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the [[Food and Drug Administration|FDA]] and is approved for use in food by the [[European Food Safety Authority|EFSA]].<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Gum arabic]]<br />
* [[Gum tragacanth]]<br />
* [[Gum karaya]]<br />
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