Suggested Dosage

As Tara Gum is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Tara Gum for long period.

* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO
Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Tara Gum could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Tara Gum in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Tara Gum for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Tara Gum is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Tara gum in News

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