# Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Acacia (Gum Arabic)
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2005-02-17 · Effective 2005-02-17 · 70 FR 8032
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-3026
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 8032
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 172
- **Publication date:** 2005-02-17
- **Effective date:** 2005-02-17
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 2003F-0023
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of acacia (gum arabic) as a thickener, emulsifier, or stabilizer in alcoholic beverages at a maximum use level of 20 percent. This action is in response to a petition filed by Kerry, Inc.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/02/17/05-3026/food-additives-permitted-for-direct-addition-to-food-for-human-consumption-acacia-gum-arabic)
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