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FDA SCOGS conclusions — gums, thickeners & humectants

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fda 458 tok en 2026-07-18

FDA SCOGS — Gums, Thickeners & Humectants (pet-food relevant)

Same SCOGS bulk export as topic 01. Type 1-5 per FDA definitions (1=no hazard; 3=more studies needed; 5=no data).

SubstanceReportYearTypeCAS
Gum Arabic1197329000-01-5
Guar Gum13197329000-30-0
Carrageenan6197339000-07-1
Carob Bean Gum3197229000-40-2
Gum Tragacanth4197229000-65-1
Sterculia (karaya) Gum5197329000-36-6
Gum Ghatti12197329000-28-6
Agar-agar23197329002-18-0
Sodium alginate24197329005-38-3
Propylene glycol alginate24197329005-37-2
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose25197319004-32-4
Methylcellulose25197329004-67-5
Cellulose, microcrystalline2519731977005-28-9
Pectin, high ester81197719000-69-5
Pectin, amidated811977156645-02-4
Propylene glycol271973157-55-6
Glycerin and Glycerides301975156-81-5
Sorbitol91972150-70-4
Mannitol101972169-65-8
Lecithin106197918002-43-5
Dextrins75197519004-53-9
Corn Syrup50197628029-43-4
Corn Sugar (Dextrose)501976250-99-7
Caramel20197318028-89-5

Notes: wet pet food thickeners (carrageenan Type 3, guar Type 2) were NOT affirmed at top class; conclusions are advisory, not legal standards.

Sources

  • https://www.hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=SCOGS (downloadxls full export, last updated 2025-02-13)