Tara gum (E417)
- Food Fine
What is Tara gum (E417)?
Tara gum (E417) is a thickener made from the seeds of the South American tara tree, used in ice cream, desserts and sauces. It passes undigested to the large intestine, where gut bacteria break it down. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Tara gum?
Yasno’s verdict on Tara gum: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Tara gum allowed in the EU?
EU status of Tara gum: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
Sources
- Re-evaluation of tara gum (E 417) as a food additive, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2017
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