A number of possible binding agents, amongst Arabic gum, clay, lime, egg white and resin, have been suggested to help in the binding process.

A paste made of Zinc oxide and Arabic gum is made called "gesso paste".

"Arabic Gum" is an instrumental version of "No Snakes Alive Pt.

The refugees construct the cookers themselves, using the donated supplies and locally purchased Arabic gum, and use them for midday and evening meals.

In pharmacies and nature shops, it is called "arabic gum" (not to be confused with gum arabic) and "Yemen gum".