Ingredient · E412

Gaur Gum

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Guar gum is a thickening and stabilizing agent used in a wide variety of …

What it is

Guar gum is a dietary fiber derived from the guar bean, a legume grown primarily in India and Pakistan. The beans are milled to remove the hull and germ, and the remaining endosperm is processed into a powder.

Why it's used

Guar gum is a thickening and stabilizing agent used in a wide variety of foods. It helps to improve texture, prevent ice crystal formation in frozen desserts, and keep ingredients from separating in products like dressings and sauces.

Health notes

Guar gum is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a soluble fiber that may help with digestion and blood sugar control when consumed as part of a balanced diet. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated guar gum, and it is approved for use in many countries.

Allergen info

Guar gum is derived from guar beans, which are legumes. It is not one of the FDA's nine major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.

Products containing Gaur Gum

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Darigold, Cottage Cheese Darigold, Inc. Darigold, Cottage Cheese Cheese 80kcal 11.5Protein 2.2Fat 4.4Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Mandarin Orange Chicken Meal Starter Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 214kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 31.4Carbs Tropicale Foods, Inc. Bolis Premium Ice Cream Bars, Fresa Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 85kcal 1.1Protein 4.0Fat 11.9Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Sriracha Hummus Dips & Salsa 179kcal 3.6Protein 14.3Fat 14.3Carbs Walgreens Co. Ice Cream, Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 200kcal 3.1Protein 10.8Fat 26.1Carbs Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation Yuengling's, Ice Cream, Cinnamon Churro, Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 253kcal 3.5Protein 14.9Fat 27.6Carbs Empire Paint Manufacturing Company Fruit Bites, Raspberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 282kcal 5.9Protein 5.9Fat 52.9Carbs Nostalgia Products Group LLC Ice Cream Mix, Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 348kcal 0Protein 0Fat 91.3Carbs Smooth & Creamy Frozen Yogurt, Strawberry Kemps LLC Smooth & Creamy Frozen Yogurt, Strawberry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 123kcal 3.1Protein 0Fat 27.7Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Brownie Batter Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 215kcal 3.1Protein 10.8Fat 29.2Carbs Aryzta, LLC Artisan Bread Loaf Breads & Buns 263kcal 8.8Protein 0.9Fat 56.1Carbs Hygeia Dairy Company Small Curd Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 97kcal 9.7Protein 4.4Fat 5.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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