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E419✅ Safe
Gum ghatti (thickener) (stabiliser)
Category
Thickeners, Stabilisers & Emulsifiers
Function
emulsifier
EU: ApprovedUS: Approved
Notes
Gum ghatti. Thickener, stabiliser, emulsifier. Allowed in EU (REG 1333/2008).
Safe. Generally recognized as safe in typical consumption amounts.
Official Sources
- EU Register — EU Register entry for E419(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E419)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E419(2026-07-01, tier 2)
Last checked: 2026-07-13