Tragacanth (E413)
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What is Tragacanth (E413)?
Tragacanth (E413) is a natural gum from the sap of a Middle Eastern shrub, used to thicken sauces, dressings and icing. For most people normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; very large amounts act like fibre, and rare allergic reactions have been reported.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Tragacanth?
Yasno’s verdict on Tragacanth: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Tragacanth allowed in the EU?
EU status of Tragacanth: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3138, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2011
- Re-evaluation of tragacanth (E 413) as a food additive, European Food Safety Authority, 2017
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