Guaiac Resin
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Natural tree resin used to retard rancidity in edible animal fats and shortenings.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Listed in food additive code
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Permitted in animal fats up to 0.1%
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Not on EU authorized food additive list
Commonly Found Foods
Edible lardbeef tallowconfectionery glazes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Tocopherols
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