XPRS Nutra Gum Arabic Powder - Premium Acacia Gum Powder 4 Ounce - Food Grade Powdered Arabic Gum Arabic for Watercolor Paint - Arabic Gum for Baking and More

Resealable bag worked great in making the beads.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I ordered this acacia gum powder but was initially only planning on adding it to my smoothies and bone broth drinks to thicken them up a bit and help me feel full for a longer period of time. I decided to do a deep dive on the benefits (as well as side effects) since I was going to be putting it into my body. Article after article mentioned its use in cosmetics, hair care, moisturizers, etc. I like the idea of the trace minerals in acacia being put both into my body and onto it. As someone with sensitive skin who strives to stay away from chemicals and synthetics as much as possible, I decided to experiment with different ways to use the powder. I've discovered that putting a generous pinch in my hand and rubbing it with water until it's clear and smooth makes the most wonderful hair gel I've ever used. I've used mousse and hair spray for a very, very long time to give body to my baby fine hair. Well, this chemical-free wonder just replaced both of those products for me and gives my hair thickness and volume that I've never experienced before. I also put a tiny pinch in my hand, again dilute it with some water and rub until it's clear then put it on my face, neck and arms. Admittedly it can dry looking a little flaky but then I just gently rub water over my face and neck and work it in until the white flakes are gone or I'll use some hydrating oil if I'm short on time. I might be using too much powder so I'm still experimenting with this. I've done it before I've gone to bed and even if I've used too much of the acacia powder my face looks amazing in the morning and feels wonderfully hydrated. I've never used product before so I can't say this is better or than worse than any other brand but I'm very happy with my purchase.

Update: In the process of finding the dosage for me. No problem mixing. I just placed about two tbsp room temp water poured my scoop in closed jar grabbed my toothpick and stirred, mixed well no problem then I decided to mix in a tbsp of Dr. Mercola Liposomal Vit C and it’s so much better to drink. Thought I would share for new customers. The previous brand I purchased was good but too expensive for only 12 servings twice a day. I started using Acacia Gum last month and I had ordered a different brand which worked but I decided to try this one because I read it was easier to mix and that it is. However, and am not yet sold on its quality. Noticing the effects is not the same. Might have to adjust measurements. My experience has been that this brand mixes very well with cold water, the previous brand was much harder. I have designated two small snack containers in which I place approx two tbsp of water, I place in refrigerator for the next day and all I do is pour a scoop into the cold water and immediately stir it without no gummy texture. Prior brand I ended up with gum in the container to which I added water, back to refrig and next day it’s clear. Learned tip from previous brand comments.

Just started using it. Never used him Arabic before, so I don't have a way to compare I like what it does to home made inks

This works wonderfully for making safe glue to roll cigars with, and at half the cost of 'official' options, while also including more powder than other 'official' options. I highly recommend this to anyone needing a safe substance to make glue with.

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Recently started using Gum Arabic to help with constipation/digestion issues. I've used two other brands and mixed with water without issues. Gum Arabic is not flavorless, so I usually add a little bit of a flavored hydration packet for taste. I like adding it to my water instead of coffee because it does gel a little bit once the coffee cools off. I purchased this brand as I read somewhere that the color of powdered gum arabic should be this color and one of the two brands I had ordered before had a color closer to white. However, the powder was more finely ground and mixed well in everything If you're looking for something that mixes well in cool liquids (like water or juice) this is not it. However, that said, this is a quality product and I do recommend.

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