Gum resin is a dry exudate derived from the family tree Dipterocarpaceae, by tapping or collecting in the form of fossils from the soil. Dammar gum is used in the food and beverage industry as a clouding agent and glazing agent. Dammar gum is used in the varnish industry because of its glassy properties. In addition to glass properties, resin gum provides adhesion, color retention, flexibility and resistance to smoke. Dammar gum is used in white enamel paint because it provides good adhesion and smoke resistance.
