Comparing E414 - Acacia gum vs E400 - Alginic acid

Synonyms
E414
Acacia gum
gum arabic
gum acacia
arabic gum
Gum arabic
E-414
E 414
INS414
INS 414
E400
Alginic acid
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Found in 12,914 products

Found in 18 products

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 9 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions
  1. Is gum arabic bad for you?

    No—gum arabic (E414) is considered safe at permitted levels; it is GRAS in the U.S. and EFSA found no safety concern at current uses. Large amounts may cause gas or bloating, and allergic reactions are rare.

  2. Is acacia gum bad for you?

    No—acacia gum (gum arabic, E414) is generally safe; JECFA set an ADI 'not specified,' indicating very low toxicity. Excessive intake can cause mild digestive discomfort.

  3. Is gum arabic vegan?

    Yes—it's a plant-derived sap from acacia trees with no animal-derived ingredients, so it is considered vegan.

  4. Is gum arabic gluten free?

    Yes—it's naturally gluten-free; pure gum arabic contains no wheat, barley, or rye, though manufacturing cross-contamination is possible.

  5. What is gum arabic used for?

    It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, and carrier—commonly used in soft-drink flavor emulsions, confectionery (gummies, glazes), bakery icings, and for encapsulating flavors.

  1. How to connect wifi in lg e400?

    This question is about an LG phone; E400 here refers to alginic acid, a seaweed-derived food thickener and stabilizer.

  2. How to format lg e400 phone?

    This is about an LG phone; E400 is alginic acid, used in foods as a thickener, stabiliser, emulsifier, humectant, and stabiliser.

  3. How to update lg e400 software?

    This is about a phone, but E400 denotes alginic acid—a seaweed-derived additive used to thicken and stabilize foods, not a software version.

  4. Acid gone how much alginic acid?

    It varies by product; alginate-based reflux antacids typically contain several hundred milligrams of alginic acid/sodium alginate per dose—check the specific product label for the exact amount.

  5. Alginic acid how stuff works?

    Alginic acid is a polysaccharide from brown seaweed that binds water to form a viscous gel; in antacids with bicarbonate it forms a buoyant “raft” that floats on stomach contents to help reduce reflux.