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= Natural gums
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Natural gums are complex polysaccharides derived from plants, trees, or certain microorganisms. They are primarily composed of sugars and can be found in various parts of plants, including the exudates from tree bark, the seeds, and the cells of some marine algae. Natural gums have a wide range of applications in various industries due to their thickening, gelling, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties.