Gels were created with different ratios of gum tragacanth to gelatin (top) to compare their properties to those of gum tragacanth (bottom left) on its own and of gelatin (bottom right) on its own.

Gond, also known as edible gum or tragacanth gum, is a resin derived from the sap of the Acacia tree. It has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Indian and Middle ...