| Substance Information | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms of Substance Name | Gum Arabic, Arabic Gum |
| CAS Number | 9000-01-5 |
| INS Number | 414 |
| IUBMB Number | |
| Technological Function [Category (for enzyme preparations only)] | Microbial nutrients and microbial nutrient adjuncts |
| Description | Natural gum consisting of hardened sap from acacia tree species. |
| Functional Use | |
| Production Organism(for food enzymes) | NA |
| Donor Organism(for food enzymes) | NA |
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| Food Category | Fermented food |
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| Note | Cryoprotectants are ingredients that are added before the freezing step of the manufacturing process of live microorganisms to protect them from damage during freezing and freeze-drying. |
| JECFA Evaluation See JECFA | |
| JECFA Evaluation | https://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/chemical.aspx?chemINS=414 |
| Comments | |
| JECFA Specifications | https://www.fao.org/food/food-safety-quality/scientific-advice/jecfa/jecfa-additives/details-simple/en/?ins_id=414 |
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| There is no data! | |