tragacanth

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noun

A gum obtained from the dried sap of certain Middle Eastern plants, used as a thickener in food and as an emulsifier.

Example Sentences

"The chef added tragacanth to the sauce to improve its texture."

"She used tragacanth as a natural thickener for her homemade ice cream."

"Tragacanth is often found in herbal remedies for its soothing properties."