Ingredient

Tic Gum

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Tic gum is primarily used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products. It …

What it is

Tic gum is a polysaccharide gum produced from the seeds of the *Senna tora* plant. It is a natural ingredient that is processed to create a fine powder. This powder is used in food products for its thickening and stabilizing properties.

Why it's used

Tic gum is primarily used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products. It helps to improve the texture and consistency of items like sauces, dressings, and dairy-based products. It is often found in processed foods such as wraps, cheese dips, and frozen appetizers.

Health notes

Tic gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated it. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use in food.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Tic Gum

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RT Wholesale, LLC. Italian Style Wrap Half Made With Ham, Leaf Lettuce, Red Peppers, Dijon Mustard, Salami And Provolone Wrapped In A Honey Wheat Tortilla., Italian Style Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 189kcal 9.1Protein 7.0Fat 23.1Carbs Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Cheese Dip, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese 100kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 6.7Carbs RT Wholesale, LLC. Italian Style Wrap, Italian Style Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 192kcal 8.7Protein 7.0Fat 23.1Carbs Green Fork, LLC Tacos, Green Chile Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 60% DV per serving 204kcal 10.6Protein 9.7Fat 22.1Carbs Green Fork, LLC Bean & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 177kcal 7.1Protein 7.1Fat 23.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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