Carbohydrate gums for use in food products are obtained from:
A) Seeds
B) Plant exudates
C) Seaweed extracts
D) Microorganisms
E) All of the above

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Carbohydrate gums used in food products can be derived from a variety of sources including seeds (e.g., guar gum), plant exudates (e.g., gum arabic), seaweed extracts (e.g., carrageenan), and microorganisms (e.g., xanthan gum).

Carbohydrate Gums for Use in Food Products Are Obtained From