Ingredient · E416

Karaya Gum

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use karaya gum as a stabilizer and thickener in a variety of food …

What it is

Karaya gum is a plant-based thickening and stabilizing agent derived from the sap of the Sterculia urens tree, native to India and surrounding regions. The dried sap is collected and processed into a powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use karaya gum as a stabilizer and thickener in a variety of food products. It helps improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating, commonly found in baked goods, ice cream, and dessert mixes.

Health notes

Karaya gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of soluble fiber, which may aid digestion. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated karaya gum, and it is approved for use in many countries.

Allergen info

Karaya gum is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Karaya Gum

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LIDL Frosted Mini Donuts, Frosted Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 439kcal 5.3Protein 26.3Fat 47.4Carbs LIDL Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 421kcal 3.5Protein 22.8Fat 49.1Carbs DONETTES Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Donuts, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 420kcal 4Protein 20Fat 56Carbs TASTYKAKE Birthday Kake Flavored Mini Donuts, Birthday Kake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 371kcal 4.8Protein 11.3Fat 66.1Carbs HOSTESS Frosted Mini Donuts, Frosted Mini Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 491kcal 3.5Protein 29.8Fat 54.4Carbs McKee Foods Corporation Mini Crunch Donuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 400kcal 4Protein 18Fat 60Carbs Wells Enterprises, Inc. Blue Bunny, Fat Free Sherbet, Lime, Lime Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.6Carbs Wells Enterprises, Inc. Blue Bunny, Fat Free Sherbet, Raspberry, Raspberry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.6Carbs Wells Enterprises, Inc. Rainbow Lemon, Orange, Lime Fat Free Sherbet, Rainbow Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.6Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Glazed Straberry Mini Donuts, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 381kcal 3.2Protein 17.5Fat 50.8Carbs Duncan Hines, Decadent Cake Mix, Triple Chocolate, Triple Chocolate Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Duncan Hines, Decadent Cake Mix, Triple Chocolate, Triple Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 400kcal 6Protein 9Fat 78Carbs Tasty Baking Company Mini Donuts , Blueberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 456kcal 3.5Protein 24.6Fat 54.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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