Tragacanth Components

Question 1

Contains 60 to 70% of, a complex of
polymethoxylated acids

Answer 1

BASSORIN

Question 2

BASSORIN Swells and Dissolves in water (T/F)

Answer 2

False (does not dissolves)

Question 3

It is Composed of about 30% of the gum and is
the more water soluble component

Answer 3

Demethoxylated bassorin

Question 4

No. of Tragacanth that is almost colorless and nearly translucent

Answer 4

No. 1

Question 5

No. of Tragacanth that have more color and opacity

Answer 5

No. 2 and 3

Question 6

Uses of COMMERCIAL GRADE OF TRAGACANTH
(ADEA)

Answer 6

A suspending agent
Demulcent and emollient
Emulsifying agent for oils and resin
Adhesive

Question 7

Commonly known as gum arabic

Answer 7

ACACIA

Question 8

Family name of Acacia senegal

Answer 8

Fabaceae

Question 9

Acacia contains 12 to 15 % of water (T/F)

Answer 9

True