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Gum Tragacanth(E413)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Gum Tragacanth is a thickener gum — Thickener and stabilizer in fruit jelly, icings, sherbets, salad dressing
What it does
Thickener and stabilizer in fruit jelly, icings, sherbets, salad dressing
Where you'll see it
Fruit jelly, ornamental icings, sherbets, salad dressings, confections
What the research says
Aside from occasional allergic reactions, can be ingested in large amounts with little harm except for diarrhea, gas, or constipation.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): aside from occasional allergic reactions, it can be ingested in large amounts with little harm except for diarrhea, gas, or constipation