Description
Acacia gum (AG) is a branched-polysaccharide gummy exudate that consists of arabinose and galactose. The traditional practice in African-Middle Eastern countries uses this gum as medicine. Traditional use of AG is to treat stomach disease, which can be a potential functional food.
Uses
Acacia gum has been used in pharmaceuticals as a demulcent. It has been used topically in wound-healing preparations. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial (ie, in periodontal disease), and lipidemic effects have been studied; however, robust clinical trials are lacking to support a definitive place in therapy.