Assessment of cassia gum

Cassia gum is approved for use in Europe by the Commission Directive (EEC No. E 499) and is listed in the Annex of the Council Directive (70/524/EEC) as a stabilizer (thickening and gelling agent) in the manufacture of canned pet foods (for cats and dogs). It is also approved for use in Japan and is...

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Published in:Food and Chemical Toxicology 1997-06, Vol.35 (6), p.625-632
Main Authors: Hallagan, J.B., La Du, B.N., Pariza, M.W., Putnam, J.M., Borzelleca, J.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Feed
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Cassia - chemistry
Cats
Dogs
Excipients - chemistry
Excipients - toxicity
Food Additives - chemistry
Food Additives - toxicity
Food toxicology
gums
Humans
literature reviews
Medical sciences
metabolism
mutagenicity
pet foods
Plant Extracts - chemistry
Plant Extracts - toxicity
Plants, Medicinal
risk assessment
Senna tora
thickeners
toxicity
Toxicity Tests
Toxicology
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
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Summary:Cassia gum is approved for use in Europe by the Commission Directive (EEC No. E 499) and is listed in the Annex of the Council Directive (70/524/EEC) as a stabilizer (thickening and gelling agent) in the manufacture of canned pet foods (for cats and dogs). It is also approved for use in Japan and is listed as a food additive in The Ministry of Health and Welfare Announcement No. 160 (10 August 1995). A panel of experts in the areas of toxicology, pharmacology and food science was assembled to review the safety of cassia gum for use as a thickening agent in human and pet foods in the United States. The available data on cassia gum and structurally related gums demonstrate a lack of toxic effects in animals. This review is the basis for the consideration of cassia gum as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) under conditions of its intended use as a thickening agent in human and pet foods.
ISSN:0278-6915
1873-6351
DOI:10.1016/S0278-6915(97)00018-5