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Is Acacia Senegal Gum Extract vegetarian?

Acacia Senegal Gum Extract

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Acacia Senegal Gum Extract is an extract of the gum exuded by the Acacia senegal tree (gum arabic tree), family Leguminosae, traditionally harvested in Sudan and the Sahel region.

Also known as Gum Arabic Extract
INCI name Acacia Senegal Gum Extract
CAS number 9000-01-5
EC number 291-377-2
CosIng ID 31561
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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