Karaya Gum

What is Karaya Gum?

Karaya gum is a vegetable gum produced from trees of the genus Sterculia. [1]

Food Usage

Gum Karaya is used as a thickener and emulsifier in foods. [1]

History

Unknown

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Source(s) Derived From	Plant Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	Gum Karaya - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Gum Karaya Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	June 8, 2011 @ 7:35 PM