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Acacia Senegal Gum Extract
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract
Safe
Gum arabic is GRAS, with EFSA finding 'no need for a numerical ADI' due to its safety record. It functions as soluble dietary fiber and is widely used.
Found in
207 products
What it is
Gum arabic (E414) from Acacia senegal trees; complex polysaccharide and dietary fiber.
Emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, soluble fiber.
What regulators actually say
"Acacia (gum arabic) is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for gum arabic (E 414) at the reported uses and use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1330)
European Union — EFSA
E414 approved with 'no numerical ADI necessary' (2017 reassessment)
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