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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

GELLAN GUM
INS: 418
Functional class: THICKENING AGENT; STABILIZER; GELLING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1990
ADI: NOT SPECIFIED
Comments: The potential laxative effect at high intakes should be taken into account when used as a food additive
Report: TRS 806-JECFA 37/25
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/49 (1997)
Tox monograph: FAS 28-JECFA 37/289
Previous status: 1996, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 4/FNP 52 Add.4/55. R
1990, COMPENDIUM/669. N
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Gellan gum (WHO Food Additives Series 28)