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E425✅ Safe
Konjac (i) Konjac gum (ii) Konjac glucomannane
Category
Thickeners, Stabilisers & Emulsifiers
Function
emulsifier
EU: ApprovedUS: Not Evaluated
Notes
May not be used in confectionery (choking risk)
Safe. Generally recognized as safe in typical consumption amounts.
Official Sources
- EU Register — EU Register entry for E425(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E425)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E425(2026-07-01, tier 2)
Last checked: 2026-07-13