Gum Arabic Ester Gum
What is Gum Arabic Ester Gum?
Ester gum, also known as glycerol ester of wood rosin, is a food additive made from rosin, a resin from pine trees. It is chemically modified by reacting it with glycerol, a sugar alcohol. This process makes it suitable for use in food.
Is Gum Arabic Ester Gum vegan?
Gum Arabic Ester Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Gum Arabic Ester Gum a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Gum Arabic Ester Gum used for?
Ester gum is used as a weighting agent in beverages, particularly citrus-flavored ones.
Is Gum Arabic Ester Gum safe?
Ester gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Ester gum is used as a weighting agent in beverages, particularly citrus-flavored ones. It helps to keep the oil-based flavorings dispersed evenly in the water-based drink, preventing them from separating and floating to the top. This ensures a consistent taste and appearance in products like sodas and fruit drinks.
Health notes
Ester gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated ester gum and have not set specific numerical limits for its intake. Studies on ester gum have not shown adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from pine trees and is not related to the nine major allergens.
Foods that contain Gum Arabic Ester Gum
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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
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46kcal
0Protein
0Fat
12.1Carbs
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54kcal
0Protein
0Fat
13.6Carbs
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46kcal
0Protein
0Fat
11.7Carbs
Supervalu, Inc.
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High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving
50kcal
0Protein
0Fat
12.5Carbs
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