Tic Gum
What is Tic Gum?
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.
Is Tic Gum vegan?
Tic Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tic Gum gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Tic Gum a major allergen?
Tic gum is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Tic Gum used for?
Tic gum is primarily used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products.
Is Tic Gum safe?
Tic gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
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.
Foods that contain Tic Gum
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