Additives
Oat Gum (E411): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Thickener / Stabiliser
A soluble polysaccharide preparation rich in beta-glucan obtained from oats. It thickens and stabilises foods and is digested as an ordinary soluble dietary fibre. No toxicological concern arises at food-use levels.
- Category
- Thickener / Stabiliser
- Typically used in
- Thickener and stabiliser in processed foods.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food additive in the EU. Codex INS 411.
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