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Carob Bean Gum(E410)

Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Carob Bean Gum is a thickener gum — Essential oil and emulsifier; thickening agent

What it does

Essential oil and emulsifier; thickening agent

What the research says

Long-term exposure to high doses may result in depletion of metal(s) from the body (iron).

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved
  • Notes: Also ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Long-term exposure to high doses may result in depletion of metal(s) from the body (iron)