<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi List, Here's a summary of message and information rec'd so far on Tara Gum. A total of three responses as of Tuesday, June 1. Two people advising me that Acacia Gum is also called Gum Arabic, and one response from a shop owner who wants more info, as I do, so she can stock it as an item in her store. I'd love to find a source so I could try Tara in bread, but alas, I have had no response from anyone with information on sources or substitutions. I have about 10 inquiries out to various organizations and shops that carry Xanthan Gum, or seem like they might have some information, but no responses. I'm thinking the holiday weekend may have gotten in the way or research on this topic, I hope so. I also thought there may be more information from the European sector, since the one article I do have on Tara indicates "has been used in Europe for many years" Re: WWW.FOODEXPLORER.COM/PRODUCT/HISTORY/FF06715.HTML This is a Tech Bulletin at the above web site which initially piqued my interest. I've just tried calling the SKW Bio-systems company (whose phone number appears in the article) for the third time this morning at 8:30 to get a recording saying that their normal office hours are 8:00 to 5:00 PM, Please call back during normal office hours. When I'm able to make contact, I'll pass along the information gained. Until then, eat carefully. Dave T., Mentor, OH.