Natural gum

Natural gums are polysaccharides of natural origin, that can change the viscosity of a material in solution, even at small concentrations.

Agar (E406), obtained from seaweed
Alginic acid (E400), from seaweed
Beta-glucan, from oat or barley bran
Carrageenan (E407), from seaweed
Gum arabic, from Acacia
Mastic gum, a chewing gum from ancient Greece obtained from the mastic tree
Sodium alginate (E401), from seaweed
Spruce gum, a chewing gum of American Indians obtained from spruce trees

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