Emulsifier · CAS 9000-01-5
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.): no OFF product match; CAS 9000-01-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9000-01-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.)?
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) (CAS 9000-01-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, formulation aid, processing aid, propellant, solvent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) safe to consume?
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9000-01-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) used for in food?
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.) (CAS 9000-01-5) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, formulation aid, processing aid, propellant, solvent or vehicle, stabilizer or thickener, surface-active agent, texturizer (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.