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Willy Benecke Rubber ghatti is the gum of the tree species Anogeissus Latifolia. These trees are native to the Indian subcontinent. The word "Ghati" denotes a mountain valley in the Hindi language. In other Indian languages, the term “ghat” is used to describe mountain passes that are difficult to reach. Ghatti Gummi stands for “the rubber from the mountains”.

Willy Benecke Gum arabic occupies a prominent position among the natural hydrocolloids, as it is up to 50% soluble in water due to its low viscosity. It is characterized by its taste and odor neutrality. Acacia gum can be used in many applications because it binds, stabilizes and protects.

Willy Benecke RUBBER STYRAX is the rubber of the tree species Styrax officinalis. "False" Styrax (also called Storax) is the name given to the rubber of the Liquidambar tree genus. The fragrant tree rubber of two tree species is referred to as Styrax rubber. It is to be distinguished from benzoin gum, which is also harvested from trees of the genus Styrax.

Willy Benecke GUM ASAFOETIDA is the gum resin of various plants of the genus Ferula (in English: stick herbs), in particular the species Ferula foetida and Ferula assa-foetida. These plants are native to the barren and arid regions of Central Asia. The ferula plants belong to the Apiaceae family, which also includes the genus Daucus known in German as carrots.