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In Korean 껌기초제 romanized Kkeomgichoje

In Korean products like: 졸음탈출껌

Gum base (Gum base)

How it's written on Korean labels 껌기초제초산비닐수지껌베이스

What is this additive?

The chewy base of chewing gum.

Common General information worth knowing.

What is it used for?

Safety summary

JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).

In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.

Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)

Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.

Common in

Chewing gum

Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.

If you want to avoid it

Products with Gum base

Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Gum base.

Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.

FAQ

How do you say gum base in Korean?

On Korean food labels it's written 껌기초제 (romanized: Kkeomgichoje). It can also appear as 초산비닐수지, 껌베이스.

What is gum base?

Gum base (Gum base): The chewy base of chewing gum.

Related additives

Coating and glazing agents (shellac, waxes etc.)

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