Table 1.

Macroscopic and physicochemical properties of the MA gum (R = 3, where applicable).

Parameter	Melia azedarach gum
Taste	Tasteless
Color	Yellowish brown
Surface appearance	Glassy and smooth
Shape	Irregularly round
Moisture content (%w/w)	9.28 ± 2.4000
Total ash (%w/w)	1.20 ± 0.0500
Acid-insoluble ash (%w/w)	0.28 ± 0.0173
Water-soluble ash (%w/w)	0.70 ± 0.0500