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GUMS

Products with this unspecific ingredient may be composed of any the specific substances listed below. The evidence shown is based on the most concerning group member.
Asthma/Respiratory
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Environment
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Top scoring factors: Evidence of digestive system effects; general systemic/organ effects
This unspecific ingredient, Gums, can be found in 6 products.
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Gums
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives reports this substance may cause laxative effects if consumed in large amounts.
Only in: Food Scores®
 
some
 
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). 1993. Toxicological evaluation of certain food additives and naturally occurring toxicants. WHO Food Additive Series, No. 30, 1993, nos 746-768 on INCHEM. No. 755.
Gums
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives reports this substance may cause laxative effects if consumed in large amounts.
Only in: Food Scores®
 
some
 
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). 1993. Toxicological evaluation of certain food additives and naturally occurring toxicants. WHO Food Additive Series, No. 30, 1993, nos 746-768 on INCHEM. No. 755.
Gums
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
 
low
 
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
 
 
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