FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Natural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fruits, extracted primarily from citrus peel and apple pomace. Used as a gelling agent in jams and jellies, and as a stabilizer in acidified dairy drinks.
Concerns
- •generally considered very safe
- •may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in very large amounts
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
jamsjelliesfruit snacksyogurt drinksconfections
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