{"product_id":"gum-acacia-gum-arabic-150-g","title":"Homemade Haven Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomemade Haven Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) – 150 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eGum acacia, also known as acacia gum, is a natural plant-derived resin used by DIYers to bind, stabilise, and improve texture in a variety of homemade products. It dissolves in water to create a smooth solution that helps ingredients stay evenly mixed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eFor home DIYers, gum acacia is a supporting, behind-the-scenes ingredient. You don’t always notice it when it’s there, but you definitely notice when it’s missing. It’s especially useful in recipes where powders, oils, or actives need help staying suspended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eActs as a natural binder and stabiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHelps keep ingredients evenly dispersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eImproves texture and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupports smoother application and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eEnhances stability in liquid and semi-liquid recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eRecipes you’ll use it in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eGum acacia appears across personal-care and household DIY recipes in the Homemade Haven recipe bank, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePersonal Care\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eFacial or body lotions (support ingredient)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eCreams and emulsions (stability support)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGel-style skincare products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHousehold \u0026amp; DIY Blends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eLiquid cleaning sprays (to support suspension)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeodorising or active-infused solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eIt’s most often used in small amounts to support other key ingredients rather than as the main functional component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eHow far it goes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eA 150 g pouch of gum acacia typically makes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e40–80 DIY batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eMost recipes use 1–3 g per batch (around 0.5–2%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eBecause it’s used sparingly, this is a long-lasting ingredient that adds stability and polish to many recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy DIYers love it\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNatural and plant-derived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eImproves recipe consistency without harsh additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eHelps DIY products feel more reliable and professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eVersatile across cleaning and personal-care recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eA small amount makes a noticeable difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood to know\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eMust be fully dissolved to avoid clumping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eBest added slowly to water with mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eRequires a preservative in water-based recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eStore sealed and dry to maintain quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homemade Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51798585377061,"sku":"HH-GUMAC-150","price":17.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2188\/1893\/files\/HomemadeHavenGumAcacia_GumArabic_Front68mmx68mm.png?v=1772490876","url":"https:\/\/homemadehaven.com.au\/products\/gum-acacia-gum-arabic-150-g","provider":"Homemade Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}