A natural, plant-derived gum that binds, stabilises and improves texture. It dissolves in water to a smooth solution that helps everything stay evenly mixed. It is a quiet, behind-the-scenes ingredient: you notice it most when it is missing.
What it does
Acts as a natural binder and stabiliser
Keeps ingredients evenly dispersed
Improves texture and consistency
Adds stability to liquid and semi-liquid recipes
Where you'll use it
A support ingredient in lotions, creams and gel-style skincare, and in liquid cleaning sprays and active-infused solutions where things need to stay suspended.
Good to know
Dissolve it fully, adding slowly to water with mixing, to avoid clumping
Used in small amounts, so a pouch lasts
Water-based recipes need a preservative; store sealed and dry
One of the building blocks behind the recipes in our free recipe bank at homemadehaven.com.au.
