Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Tara gum; Gum tara; [ChemIDplus]
Description
Off-white solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Found in seeds of leguminous plant grown in Peru and Ecuador (similar to guar seed and carob bean meal); Used as thickening agent in cosmetics, ice cream, and other foods; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Non-toxic ingestion"; [HSDB]
Other Information
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