Additives
Gum Ghatti (E419): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Emulsifier / Stabiliser
A tree-exudate gum from Anogeissus latifolia, built from arabinogalactan-type polysaccharides. It functions as an emulsifier and stabiliser, particularly for oil-in-water emulsions, and is fermented like other soluble fibres. It carries FEMA GRAS status in the US with no evidence of toxicity at food-use levels.
- Category
- Emulsifier / Stabiliser
- Typically used in
- Emulsifier and stabiliser in beverages, dressings and flavour emulsions.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food additive in the EU; FEMA GRAS and FDA-permitted for limited uses in the US. Codex INS 419.
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