Many of the edible gums known to commerce, such as gum arabic and gum
tragacanth, are often found useful as additions to beverages to thicken
them or to make them more soothing and demulcent.
Gum Water.
1 teaspoonful of best quality gum arabic; tumblerful of cold water; let
stand until dissolved; then flavour with lemon, or any other fruit or
vegetable juice.
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