Three Uses for Agbalumo Skin: Gum, Pectin & Bitters

Did you know that Chicle, the milky juice or latex found in Agbalumo and other relatives was for a long time, the foundation of all chewing gums? Chewing gum Yes, if you are able to get past the bitterness, chewing the latex-rich skin and sap will yield great delights. So yes, chicle and things cf. Chiclets. Pectin…

Did you know that Chicle, the milky juice or latex found in Agbalumo and other relatives was for a long time, the foundation of all chewing gums?

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Chewing gum

Yes, if you are able to get past the bitterness, chewing the latex-rich skin and sap will yield great delights. So yes, chicle and things cf. Chiclets.

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Pectin

‘The skin which constitutes about 33% of the entire fruit could be a source of pectin which is used as gelling agent, thickener and as a stabilizer in most food and drug industries [3], thus a means of managing waste.’

Thank you . I’m going to try this.

I’ve made homemade pectin before from apple skins so I’m eager to try this.

Bitters

Yep, my Agbalumo bitters are ‘getting’ ready 🙂

 

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