Nature’s forgotten emulsifier: revisiting the chemistry, application and use of Gum acacia

Abstract

Gum Acacia also known as Gum Acacia a (GA), a naturally exudate from wild acacia tress, is a complex mixture of polysaccharides and glycoprotein. Gum Acacia (GA) possess unique properties and has gained significant interest across different science disciplines.  Gum Acacia has become a multipurpose agent not only used in food and pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry but possess a variety of therapeutic benefits. Due to its versatile qualities such as non-toxicity, high solubility and pH stability, GA has gained popularity among researchers. The present review cover the literature review regarding the GA to gather all scientific information and draw the attention of researcher to initiate further extensive research.