Gum Arabic (Acacia): Vegan and Gluten-Free

Gum arabic is the dried sap of the acacia tree, so it is plant-derived and compatible with vegan and vegetarian claims. It is naturally gluten-free and is not a genetically modified crop. It appears both as a listed ingredient and as a carrier for flavors and colors, which is where a review looks first, since carriers can escape the finished label.