Is Gum Arabic (E414) Vegan?

Also known as: Acacia gum, Acacia senegal gum

Vegan

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.

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.

Additional Notes

One of the oldest food additives known. Completely plant-derived. Used extensively in cola drinks and other carbonated beverages to keep flavor oils emulsified. Also a key ingredient in some watercolor paints and calligraphy inks.

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