Ingredient Data
Vegan Status
Vegan
E-Number
E414
Also Known As
Acacia gum; Acacia senegal gum
Source
A natural gum harvested from the Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal trees, primarily in Sudan and the Sahel region of Africa. Collected by making cuts in the bark.
Commonly Found In
Soft drinks (used to keep flavor compounds suspended), sweets, chewing gum, pharmaceutical tablets, wine, some confectionery coatings.
Vegan Alternative
No substitute needed — Gum Arabic is vegan.