Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing , paint production , glue , cosmetics and various industrial applications , including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries , although less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles .
Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing , paint production , glue , cosmetics and various industrial applications , including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries .