date:Jan 08, 2014
e soups, breakfast cereals, baked goods, etc. For instance, the maximum level of acacia gum in grain-based bars, such as breakfast bars, granola bars and rice cereal bars is now 35%.
Nexira petitioned FDA in December 2011, recognizing the benefits the amended regulations could have to consumers as well as a number of food and beverage categories. The rule became effective Dec. 6.
Additionally, FDA confirms that acacia gum supplies dietary fiber, thus allowing for even higher fiber promotion on