Ester Gum
Emulsifier
Questionable
Details
Definition
A food additive chemically extracted from wood resin and used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
AKAs
Ester of rosin
Health Impact
Studies on the long term toxicity of ester gum have been inconclusive and require more research.
Sources
Re‐evaluation of glycerol esters of wood rosin (E 445) as a food additive
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5370Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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