Acacia Gum Powder, from

Acacia is a natural gum made from the hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia tree, it is often reduced or powdered or otherwise diluted for the many uses it provides. Historically cultivated in Arabia, Africa, and West Asia, it was used by the Egyptians for embalming. As an incense resin it is used most often as a base or fixative for incense blends because its own scent is so light. It is used in the food and beverage industry and also in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals in making concentrates and cosmetics. As a botanical extract,Gum Arabic is also used in making adhesives and as a binding gum.