Redacting Victorian Gumdrops, a new thought

I took a trip to Whole Foods to see if they carried gum arabic.  They did not.  However, I noticed on the shelf gum tragacanth.  There was also xanthan gum.  From my incense making, I also know the local Kroeger affiliate (King Soopers) carries guar gum, which is used in making modern store-bought ice cream.  Is it a possibility that one of these readily available gums could be used as a gum arabic substitute?  I am formulating an experimentation plan in my head, but I make no promises at this time.