What is E412? Guar Gum Explained
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E412 is Guar Gum — a plant-based gum from guar beans with a strong thickening effect, widely used in gluten-free baking.
What is E412 (Guar Gum)?
E412 is Guar Gum, a food additive classified as a thickeners & gelling agent that thicken and gel foods. A plant-based gum from guar beans with a strong thickening effect, widely used in gluten-free baking. You'll find it in soups and gravies, yoghurts, jams and many other packaged foods. Guar Gum is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E412 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E412 found?
E412 (Guar Gum) is found in soups and gravies, yoghurts, jams, ready meals, salad dressings, ice cream.
- soups and gravies
- yoghurts
- jams
- ready meals
- salad dressings
- ice cream
Also known as: Guar Gum
Is E412 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E412 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Guar Gum to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Guar Gum — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E412. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E412 FAQs
What is E412 in food?
E412 is Guar Gum — a plant-based gum from guar beans with a strong thickening effect, widely used in gluten-free baking.
Is E412 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E412 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Guar Gum to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E412 vegan?
E412 (Guar Gum) is vegan. It is derived from plant, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E412 halal?
E412 (Guar Gum) is halal. It is derived from plant, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA