Thanks for the clarification. It is indeed with the use of the word. When I
wrote "gum is animal product" I was aware that gum arabic was from plant, but
aside from very specific area where gum always means gum arabic, the word
"gum" actually has a broader use.
Dave
In a message dated 97-05-14 13:31:50 EDT, mackie@uvic.ca (George Mackie)
writes:
<< Sil. There may be some confusion about use of the word gum. In common
parlance gum and glue are synonymous, so gelatine-based adhesives count as
gum. The old carpenters glue was cows foot gelatin. I believe such glues are
still used in making violins and other musical instruments because you can
soften and release the bond by gentle heating when its necessary to take
them apart in order to repair cracks etc. George >>