Gum arabic 🟠 Not prohibited
Adjuvant : dispersant, emulsifier · Livestock
Dried exudate of African acacias (Acacia senegal, A. seyal), soluble in water; food additive E 414.
Characteristics
- A polysaccharide with a small protein fraction that acts as a protective colloid.
- Re-evaluated by EFSA in 2017 as a stabilising and emulsifying food additive.
- Dissolve it first in a little warm water.
Role in the preparation: Dispersant and emulsifier: keeps fine particles (ash, rock dust) and oils spread through the water.
Caution: Prepare small amounts and use straight away, try it first on a few leaves and check local regulations before any use.
Sources: EFSA (2017) — Re-evaluation of acacia gum (E 414) as a food additive · Règlement (CE) n° 1333/2008 — additifs alimentaires
Documentary information: this is neither a recommendation for use nor a plant-protection or veterinary claim. Check your country's regulations before any use.