Physicochemical properties, biological properties and applications of gum tragacanth-a review

Gum tragacanth (GT) is an anionic polymer with a high molecular weight. GT has drawn much attention due to its being renewable, accessible, reasonably affordable, non-allergenic, non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, and eco-friendly nature. The aforementioned characteristics make GT an essential polysacchar...

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Main Authors: Peter Osei Boamah, Newlove A Afoakwah, Jacqueline Onumah, Emmanuel Duah Osei, Gustav K Mahunu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893923000099