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Food Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Gellan)

Generally safe; some people find gums irritate digestion. Limit, not avoid.

Concern
Thickener
Category
Food & Personal Care
Also listed as
xanthan gum, guar gum, gellan gum, carob bean gum, locust bean gum, gomme de xanthane, gomme de guar
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