Tragacanth Components Flashcards
1
Q
Contains 60 to 70% of, a complex of
polymethoxylated acids
A
BASSORIN
2
Q
BASSORIN Swells and Dissolves in water (T/F)
A
False (does not dissolves)
3
Q
It is Composed of about 30% of the gum and is
the more water soluble component
A
Demethoxylated bassorin
4
Q
No. of Tragacanth that is almost colorless and nearly translucent
A
No. 1
5
Q
No. of Tragacanth that have more color and opacity
A
No. 2 and 3
6
Q
Uses of COMMERCIAL GRADE OF TRAGACANTH
(ADEA)
A
A suspending agent
Demulcent and emollient
Emulsifying agent for oils and resin
Adhesive
7
Q
Commonly known as gum arabic
A
ACACIA
8
Q
Family name of Acacia senegal
A
Fabaceae
9
Q
Acacia contains 12 to 15 % of water (T/F)
A
True
