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Acacia gum
Thickener · Glazing agent · Stabiliser
What it is
Gum arabic, the sap of the acacia tree. Stops sugar crystallising and carries flavours.
What it does
Thickener
Makes a food thicker without changing its taste.
Glazing agent
Gives a shiny surface or a protective coating.
Stabiliser
Keeps a mixture from separating over time.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.
Found in 4 products in the FoodSignal database.