MANUFACTURE FINALS: ❖ Thick, viscid, adhesive liquids
They can be made up of Natural and
Synthetic gums.

Usually made from natural gums

prone to decomposition

It is used as bulk laxative

It can give sweetness to the preparation.
Therefore, it is a flavorant.

Question

❖ Thick, viscid, adhesive liquids
They can be made up of Natural and 
Synthetic gums.

Usually made from natural gums

prone to decomposition

It is used as bulk laxative

It can give sweetness to the preparation. 
Therefore, it is a flavorant.

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Mucilage

DISADVANTAGE: 
-prone to decomposition
-decreases viscosity upon storage
-MUST be used immediately
-Difficult to prepare, uneven wetting of gums

❖ Thick, viscid, adhesive liquids They can be made up of Natural and Synthetic gums. Usually made from natural gums prone to decomposition It is used as bulk laxative It can give sweetness to the preparation. Therefore, it is a flavorant.