"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
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"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is gumă arabică?
Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum or E414 in the EU, is a natural plant-derived ingredient used extensively in the food industry. It is harvested from Acacia trees and has a range of applications, including as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent. Gum Arabic is famous for its ability to dissolve easily in water and form a clear solution, making it ideal for use in beverages and confectionery products. It is also used in the production of printing ink, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Gum Arabic is a versatile ingredient that can improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life of food products, all while being a natural alternative to synthetic additives.
We've built a vegan ingredients scanner that classifies food ingredients as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "potentially vegan".
It allows you to avoid non-vegan ingredients - just take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.