Plant Based Stabilizers
What is Plant Based Stabilizers?
Plant-based stabilizers are usually hydrocolloids derived from plants. They are often polysaccharides like gums or pectins, extracted from sources such as seaweed, seeds, or fruits. These substances are used to improve the texture and consistency of food products.
Is Plant Based Stabilizers vegan?
Plant Based Stabilizers is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Plant Based Stabilizers gluten-free?
Gluten may be a concern if stabilizers are derived from gluten-containing grains, but this is uncommon.
Is Plant Based Stabilizers a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Plant Based Stabilizers used for?
Manufacturers add plant-based stabilizers to thicken, gel, and emulsify foods, improving their texture and preventing separation.
Is Plant Based Stabilizers safe?
Plant-based stabilizers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add plant-based stabilizers to thicken, gel, and emulsify foods, improving their texture and preventing separation. They are commonly found in dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, as well as sauces, dressings, and baked goods.
Health notes
Plant-based stabilizers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of these compounds, often setting acceptable daily intakes. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience digestive discomfort from high intakes of certain gums.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Gluten may be a concern if stabilizers are derived from gluten-containing grains, but this is uncommon.
Foods that contain Plant Based Stabilizers
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Coffee Toffee Crunch Coffee Ice Cream With Toffee Pieces Throughout, Coffee Toffee Crunch
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
125kcal
1.9Protein
6.9Fat
14.4Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Skillet Banana Caramel Banana Ice Cream With A Salty Sweet Caramel Swirl Throughout, Skillet Banana Caramel
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
125kcal
1.9Protein
6.2Fat
15Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Pride White Chocolate Flavored Ice Cream With Brownies And Cherries, Pride White Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
119kcal
2.5Protein
6.2Fat
13.8Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Biscuits & Jam Southern Style Biscuits & Blueberry Jam Ice Cream, Biscuits & Jam
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
125kcal
1.9Protein
6.9Fat
13.8Carbs
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