Additives
Arabinogalactan (E409): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Emulsifier / Stabiliser
A highly branched polysaccharide extracted from larch wood of Larix species, also known as larch gum. It acts as an emulsifier, stabiliser and bulking agent and behaves as a fermentable soluble dietary fibre in the gut. It holds GRAS status in the US and shows no toxicity at dietary levels.
- Category
- Emulsifier / Stabiliser
- Typically used in
- Emulsifier, stabiliser and soluble-fibre bulking agent; also sold as a dietary supplement.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food additive in the EU; GRAS in the US as larch arabinogalactan. Codex INS 409.
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