Relating to or derived from arabin or gum arabic, or containing arabinic acid and other components of gum arabic.
From 'arabin' + '-ic' (relating to). Developed in 19th-century chemistry to create an adjective form for describing compounds and properties related to gum arabic.
Arabinic acid is one of the special ingredients in gum arabic that makes it so useful—its ability to form protective films around tiny particles is why it's perfect for keeping cocoa suspended in chocolate milk!
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