Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate
Acacia gum and its OSA-modified derivatives are GRAS as direct food additives (e.g., FDA GRN 738 for gum arabic). Generally well tolerated as a soluble fiber.
What it is
Octenyl-succinate-modified gum from Acacia seyal (a gum acacia species); modified emulsifier/encapsulant.
Emulsifier and encapsulating agent (especially for flavors and oils) — modified gum acacia.
Why it's flagged
- high doses may cause mild GI symptoms
What regulators actually say
"Acacia (gum arabic) is the dried gummy exudate from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal (L.) Willdenow or of related species of Acacia (family Leguminosae)... is generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Acacia (gum arabic) GRAS — 21 CFR 184.1330; OSA-modified gum acacia covered by FDA GRAS notices
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as food additive (E 414 acacia gum)
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