Any views expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of CIFOR, the authors' institutions or the financial sponsors of this publication. Contents Abbreviations vi Acknowledgements vii Foreword viii 1 Challenges and forest-based opportunities in the drylands of Ethiopia 1 1.1 Drylands of Ethiopia 1 1.2 Challenges facing the drylands of Ethi...

Gums were precipitated from solutions gL,Tail End Syrup and Affination Syrup6sing.acidified alcohol. The precipitated solution was centrifuged and the gums washed by successive mixing, centrifuging and decanting with alcohol. The washed gums were dissolved in hot water and reprecipitated with acidified alcohol. After further washing the gums were re-dissolved. The gums and starch content of the...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of sugar-free chewing gums and also to assess the effect of dosage and frequency of intake of sugar-free gums on Streptococcus mutans count. Method : The sample consisted of 30 subjects, divided into two groups AI and AII. Each group consisted of 15 subjects. Group AI chewed two sugar-free chewing gum, twice daily for 20 mi...

The unique attributes, biodegradability, biocompatibility, perfect accessibility, and low production costs led to the use of natural gums in a different section our lives. Among them, we can mention obtained from microorganisms (xanthan gum gellan gum), plant tissues (Arabic tragacanth), seeds (konjac guar seaweeds (alginates, agar gum, carrageenans). Gums have essential applications medical ph...