Seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa) (IMAGE)

Chung Ang University

Seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa)

Caption

Researchers review the application of tara gum and its modified forms as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in food and drug industries.

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Scamperdale from flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36517976@N06/6363740405) and Sangkil Lee from CAU

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