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Ghatti Gum

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Ghatti Gum is a thickener gum — Emulsifier in butter, butterscotch, fat flavorings

Also: Indian Gum

What it does

Emulsifier in butter, butterscotch, fat flavorings

Where you'll see it

Beverages, butter, butterscotch

What the research says

Has caused occasional allergy but ingested in large amounts has not caused obvious distress.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • Notes: GRAS for alcoholic beverages 0.2% and 0.1% other foods

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): has caused an occasional allergy but when ingested in large amounts has not caused obvious distress