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Larch
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Larch is a thickener gum — Dietary fiber; prebiotic and immune modulator
Also: Arabinogalactan, AG
What it does
Dietary fiber; prebiotic and immune modulator
Where you'll see it
Foods, beverages
Benefits
FDA approved as dietary fiber; no known reports of toxicity.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): there are no known reports of toxicity