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black catechu

/blæk ˈkætʃuː/

Traducción: Extracto astringente oscuro obtenido del corazón de algunas acacias, usado en medicina tradicional, curtido de pieles y como aditivo alimentario o colorante.

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/blæk ˈkætʃuː/C1formaltechnical
  • esExtracto astringente oscuro obtenido del corazón de algunas acacias, usado en medicina tradicional, curtido de pieles y como aditivo alimentario o colorante.

A dark, astringent extract obtained from the heartwood of certain acacia trees, used in traditional medicine, tanning, and as a food additive or dye.

  1. Extract from acacia treesC2formal

    A dark, astringent extract obtained from the heartwood of certain acacia trees, used in traditional medicine and as a dye.

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    • Black catechu is often used in Ayurvedic remedies for digestive issues.
    • The tannins in black catechu give it its astringent properties.
    • Historically, black catechu was used to dye fabrics a deep brown color.