FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Natural gum exuded from the stems and branches of Astragalus shrubs native to the Middle East. One of the oldest known natural emulsifiers, used for thousands of years as a thickener and stabilizer.
Concerns
- •rare allergic reactions reported
- •largely replaced by cheaper alternatives like xanthan gum
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
salad dressingssaucesconfectionspharmaceutical preparationsice cream
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