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Ghatti Gum
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Ghatti Gum is a thickener gum — Emulsifier in butter, butterscotch, fat flavorings
Also: Indian Gum
What it does
Emulsifier in butter, butterscotch, fat flavorings
Where you'll see it
Beverages, butter, butterscotch
What the research says
Has caused occasional allergy but ingested in large amounts has not caused obvious distress.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- Notes: GRAS for alcoholic beverages 0.2% and 0.1% other foods
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): has caused an occasional allergy but when ingested in large amounts has not caused obvious distress