Published 14 hours ago • loading... • Updated 14 hours agoShow Less IconThe secret ingredient tying your candy, makeup and medicines to Sudan’s war Summary by Los Angeles TimesGum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconLos Angeles TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipThe secret ingredient tying your candy, makeup and medicines to Sudan’s warGum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.14 hours ago·Los Angeles, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated14 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageLos Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States 14 hours ago on Sunday, May 31, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMedical Plus IconAsia Plus IconSudan Plus IconHealth & Medicine Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMedical Plus IconAsia Plus IconSudan Plus IconHealth & Medicine Plus IconShow All