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Galactoarabinan

Low concern

Larch arabinogalactan is GRAS as dietary fiber per FDA GRN 47. Generally well tolerated; high doses can cause GI symptoms.

Found in

5 products

What it is

A polysaccharide (arabinogalactan) extracted from larch (Larix) wood; sometimes used as a film-former or fiber.

Soluble dietary fiber; bulking and texturizing agent. FDA-recognized GRAS (Notice 47 for larch arabinogalactan).

Why it's flagged

high doses may cause bloating/gas

What regulators actually say

"GRN 47 — Larch arabinogalactan: FDA had no questions about the conclusion that this substance is GRAS for use as a source of dietary fiber."

FDA GRAS Notice Inventory — cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (no questions, GRN 47, larch arabinogalactan)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food ingredient

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