Acacia gum (Gum arabic)

Complex polysaccharide and glycoprotein exudate from Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal trees.

Emulsifier and coating in confectionery, soft drinks (emulsion stabilizer), and encapsulation.

Fermented in colon to short-chain fatty acids. Prebiotic effects studied.

Generally well tolerated. Rare allergic reactions.

Permitted in EU Annex II.

Gum arabic (acacia gum) is GRAS in the U.S. and used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and coating in confectionery and beverages. It is a natural tree exudate with a long history of food use. FDA permits it under GRAS direct food substance provisions.

Quantum satis in many categories.

Not specified.