Spondias dulcis

Isol. from the hydrolysate of the gum of Spondias dulcis (ambarella) (Anacardia-ceae). The exudate gum is used as an Indian medication. [a]o +56 (c, 0.5 in H2O). 

Spondias dulcis (family Anacardiaceae) Commonly known as golden apple and distributed in the wet tropics. Fruits are subacid, they may be processed for drinks, jellies, preserves and marmalades they are also used in syrups and made into pickles. Young shoots and leaves are used as vegetables. 

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