Xanthan gum (E415)
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What is Xanthan gum (E415)?
Xanthan gum is a thickener made by fermenting sugar, used to make sauces, dressings and desserts smooth. Your body doesn't digest it, so it passes through your gut much like fibre. It's fine in normal amounts; only very large amounts can cause gas, bloating or loose stools.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Xanthan gum?
Yasno’s verdict on Xanthan gum: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Xanthan gum allowed in the EU?
EU status of Xanthan gum: 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-3140, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2026
- EFSA’s 2017 assessment, EFSA, 2017
- EFSA assessment of use in special medical foods for infants below 16 weeks, EFSA, 2023
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