Gums
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Gums
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Description
The term applied to a variety of substances composed of exudates from trees anmd plants. Usually shipped in bags, sacks, baskets or cases. Some gums are liable to damage by heat, in which case the damaged portion should be separated as promptly as possible from that remaining sound.
Foreign matter, dirt, dust, etc., is liable to adhere to gums unless properly protected. Gums are subject to loss in weight due to chafing and seepage, which may be aggravated by poor packing, especially if shipped in baskets.
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