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Tara Gum
In plain words
The short version
A natural galactomannan gum from Peruvian tara seeds — clean-label alternative to locust bean and guar gums.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — considered safe (EFSA 2017 re-evaluation). Treated like other galactomannan fibers: not absorbed, behaves as soluble fiber. No flagged hypersensitivity reports at food levels.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.