Research Article

Manilkara zapota (Linn.) Seeds: A Potential Source of Natural Gum

Table 3

Elemental composition and heavy metal characterization of mucilage.

PolymerC (%)H (%)N (%)WC/NS (mg/kg)ArsenicLeadCadmiumMercury

Mucilage80.910.11.5851.202512NDNDNDND

ND: not detectable.