Acacia Fibre
Acacia gum/fiber (E414) is GRAS in the U.S. and authorized as an additive in the EU.
What it is
Soluble dietary fiber extracted from gum exudate of Acacia senegal or Acacia seyal trees; also known as gum arabic (E414).
Soluble dietary fiber, prebiotic, stabilizer, and emulsifier in beverages, fiber supplements, and confectionery.
Why it's flagged
- GI gas/bloating at high intakes (typical of fermentable fibers)
What regulators actually say
"Acacia (gum arabic) is the dried, gummy exudate from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. or of related species of Acacia... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for gum arabic (E 414) at the refined exposure assessment for the reported uses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as gum arabic / acacia (21 CFR 184.1330).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E414 (acacia gum/gum arabic) in Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008; re-evaluated 2017 — no safety concern.
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