It is used as a thickener and emulsifier in foods, as a laxative, and as a denture adhesive.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Karaya gum |
| European Union | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Philippines | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Austria | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Belgium | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Cyprus | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Denmark | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Estonia | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Finland | Approved | Karaya gum |
| France | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Germany | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Greece | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Hungary | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Ireland | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Italy | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Latvia | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Lithuania | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Malta | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Netherlands | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Poland | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Portugal | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Romania | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Slovakia | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Slovenia | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Spain | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Sweden | Approved | Karaya gum |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Karaya gum |
| Australia | Approved | Karaya gum |
| New Zealand | Approved | Karaya gum |
E416 - Karaya gum: Asthma. Urticaria, gastrointestinal upsets, dermatitus
E416 - Karaya gum: Derived from the tree Sterculia urens; often used in conjunction with Carob (E 410), in ice cream, custard and sweets, as a filler for its capability to multiply its volume by 100 times with the additon of water; possible allergen
E416 - Karaya gum: Derived from the tree Sterculia urens; often used in conjunction with Carob (410), in ice cream, custard and sweets, as a filler for its capability to multiply its volume by 100 times with the addition of water, can be used as a laxative; possible allergen and in powdered form causes asthma, urticarisa, rhinitis, and dermatitis.
E416 - Karaya gum: Asthma, Skin irritation, Hay fever. Possible allergen.
E416 - Karaya gum: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
Karaya
Gum Karaya
Sterculia
Gum Sterculia
Kadaya
Katilo
Kullo
Kuterra
gum karaya
Indian tragacanth gum
Karaya gum
kuteeral
Mucara
Sterculia gum
Sterculia setigira gum
Sterculia urens roxb. gum
Tragacanth, indian
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