Acacia Gum E414
natural β Primarily plant-derived.
Acacia senegal gum
CAS: 9000-01-5
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Acacia Gum occurs naturally in Acacia senegal trees and Acacia seyal trees. Many people consume it daily without realizing it's also a listed food additive.
Beyond food, Acacia Gum is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
In the EU, Acacia Gum has a "quantum satis" authorization β Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Widely permitted in most food categories
United States (FDA)
Regulated as a direct food additive under FDA CFR titles.
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Natural Occurrence
A natural gum harvested from acacia trees in the African Sahel region. One of the oldest and most widely used food additives, with evidence of use dating back to ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago.
Manufacturing
Harvested as dried sap that naturally exudes from wounds in acacia tree bark. Collected by hand, cleaned, sorted by color and quality, then ground into powder or spray-dried.
Applications Beyond Food
Used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Used in cough syrups, lozenges, and as a tablet binder.
Used in lithography, textile printing, pottery, paints, and inks.
Used in traditional watercolor paints and postage stamp adhesive