On reading the cake recipes in the English Housewife, I have come across the ingredient gum-dragon. What is this? Is it similar to gum arabic? Beatrix of Tanet --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/02