Gum arabic is a natural exudate gum from Acacia senegal trees. It functions as an emulsifier, stabiliser and film former in foods, inks, adhesives and cosmetic emulsions. It takes the form of white to yellowish powder or amber tears. Recorded grades include food, pharmaceutical. Packaging formats include 25 kg bag, 25 kg carton. The gum is also known as acacia gum. Food use as E 414 is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions.