[Sca-cooks] What kind of gum do I have?

[Olwen the Odd]

>I was browsing in an Asian Indian grocery store, and amongst the
>spice I found a small packet labelled "Edible Gum".  There was no
>other identification, no scientific or Indian name.  Because it was
>cheap, and because I've been reading up on sugar plate, I brought
>it home.  I have done a web search, and cannot figure out what
>kind of gum this is.  It consists of small crystalline chunks, varying
>in size from lentils to chickepeas, and in different shades of amber.
>  It has a mildly sweet odor.
>
>Anyone know what this is, and what it's good for?  The clerk at the
>counter could not tell me.  I'm hoping it's gum tragacanth, but I
>know there are several kinds of edible gum.
>
>
>Brighid ni Chiarain *** mka Robin Carroll-Mann

Oh I saw this stuff at the International Market.  I was going to buy some
and try it but didn't have any regular money with me.  I think it said more
on the packet than just Edible gum.  I shall have to check my money and go
at lunchtime to get it.  I'll let you know if it has any more clues.
Olwen

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