Tag: Resin


  • Gum Arabic: Tears of Acacia

    Common Name: Gum Arabic Alternate names are Acacia Gum and E414. Scientific Name: Acacia senegal Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Gum Arabic is a natural resin harvested from the sap of the Acacia tree. The acacia trees that…

  • Asafoetida: Stinking Resin

    Asafoetida is known for its strong and pungent smell, which, like its flavor, mellows out once it is cooked in oil or ghee.