Arabic Gum
E414
E414, gum arabic, Arabic gum, acacia gum, gum acacia, Acacia senegal gum, Acacia seyal gum, goma arábiga, gomme arabique
What it is
A dried plant exudate, mainly from Acacia or Senegalia species, composed largely of complex polysaccharides and used as an emulsifier, stabiliser, carrier and thickener.
Why BOTIA flags it
BOTIA flags it because E414 can perform several technological functions in processed foods and the label normally does not describe its botanical source, grade or processing.
BOTIA CAN
- Identify E414, gum arabic, Arabic gum or acacia gum when declared on the label.
- Trigger the E-number and texture information layers.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Determine the amount used when it is not quantified on the label.
- Determine the exact Acacia or Senegalia source species or processing grade from the generic ingredient name.