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  1. What is Gum Arabic (E414) in food: Sources, Uses

    • Gum arabic is a natural thickener, emulsifier and binder in food with the European food additive number E414. It is derived from the stems and branches of acacia trees and has various forms, compositi… See more

    What Is Gum Arabic?

    Definition
    By JECFA definition, Gum arabic is a dried exudate obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal (L.) Willdenow or Acacia s… See more

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    Two Grades of Gum Arabic

    Arabic gum is mainly divided into two types based on the two tree sources: acacia senegal (hashab grade) and acacia seyal (talha grade). Both grades have the same compositio… See more

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    How Is It Made?

    Acacia gum is the result of a bacterial or fungal infection mostly on the wild trees also in cultivated gardens. It is exuded or produced only from unhealthy trees which were stimul… See more

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  1. Gum arabic - Wikipedia

  2. Acacia gum: How food additive E414 is tapping into …

    Nov 5, 2019 · Acacia gum, or E414, is a natural emulsifier, stabiliser, texturiser, and fibre source for food and beverages. It is also produced from acacia trees in arid regions, which can improve soil fertility, reduce desertification, and extend …

  3. What is E414 in food? - Chef's Resource

  4. Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic or E414) – Side Effects and …

    Oct 24, 2023 · Acacia gum, also known as E414, is a dried exudation from Acacia trees. It is used as a food additive, a prebiotic, a cholesterol-lowering agent, and a fiber source, but it may cause allergic reactions or constipation in …

  5. Re-evaluation of acacia gum (E 414) as a food additive - EFSA

  6. Gum Arabic And Its Uses In Food (E414) - The Food …

    Feb 16, 2023 · Gum Arabic is a natural product derived from acacia trees that is used as a food additive with the E number E414. It has various properties and applications, such as emulsifying, thickening, and encapsulating, in soft …

  7. Re-evaluation of acacia gum (E 414) as food additive | EFSA

  8. E414 - Acacia gum

  9. Acacia gum (Gum Arabic): a nutritional fibre; metabolism and