Karaya Gum

E416
Hazard level: Low health concern Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Karaya Gum?

Thickener/stabiliser from Sterculia tree gum.

Is Karaya Gum safe?

Karaya Gum is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Also known as

Karaya Gum is also known as e416, karaya, karaya gum, карая гума, карая дъвка — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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Products containing Karaya Gum

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