FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Natural thickener and stabilizer obtained from the seeds of the tara tree, native to South America. Functions similarly to guar gum and locust bean gum, often used as a partial replacement for either.
Concerns
- •generally considered safe
- •limited toxicological data compared to more established gums
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
ice creamdairy productsbaked goodssaucesdressings
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