Gums, resins and latexes are a most widely used and traded category of non-wood forest products. The uses of gums embrace food, pharmaceutical and miscellaneous

This reference book provides a comprehensive overview of natural gums, resins, and latexes of plants with a focus on their chemistry, biological activities, and

This valuable reference will be useful for both scholars and general readers. It is both botanical and cultural, describing the role of plant in social life, re

This publication is intended to serve researchers and teachers as well as development practitioners. It was prepared based on requests from CIFOR’s national pa

Considered magicians of the ingredient world, gums (hydrocolloids) are used in a variety of food applications. They possess excellent thickening, binding, emuls