stackyFACTSYour favorite fizzy drinks would be crunchy without tree sap. Sourced primarily from acacia trees in the Sahel, this hardened resin acts as an invisible emulsifier that stops flavor oils from separating and sugar from turning into solid chunks. It is the secret botanical glue holding modern junk food together.
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