Ingredient · E412

Guargum

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Guar gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in a wide variety …

What it is

Guar gum is a dietary fiber derived from the ground endosperm of guar beans, which are legumes native to India and Pakistan. The beans are milled to separate the endosperm, which is then processed into a powder. This powder is a white to yellowish-white, odorless substance.

Why it's used

Guar gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in a wide variety of foods. It helps to improve texture, prevent ingredients from separating, and give foods a smoother mouthfeel. It is commonly found in dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, baked goods, sauces, and dressings.

Health notes

In the United States, guar gum is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is a source of soluble dietary fiber, which may help with digestive regularity. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated guar gum. While generally considered safe, consuming very large amounts of guar gum can cause digestive discomfort like gas or bloating.

Allergen info

Guar gum is derived from guar beans, which are legumes. It is not one of the FDA's 9 major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.

Products containing Guargum

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BEST CHOICE Cookies & Cream Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 218kcal 3.5Protein 10.3Fat 27.6Carbs EL MONTEREY Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Xxlarge! Breakfast Wrap, Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 217kcal 7.1Protein 6.5Fat 32.1Carbs UDIS 7 Seeds & Grains Artisan Style Bread, Seeds & Grains Breads & Buns 279kcal 7.0Protein 10.5Fat 41.9Carbs

NATREVE Unflavored Unsweetened Grass-Fed Protein Powder, Unflavored Unsweetened Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 389kcal 77.8Protein 1.4Fat 19.4Carbs KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Vanilla Patriotic Sugar Cookies, Vanilla Cookies & Biscuits 464kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs B&G Foods North America, Inc. Cinnabon Instant Hot Cereal, Cinnabon Cereal 371kcal 5.7Protein 0Fat 82.9Carbs Butch's Pizza Sausage, Cheese, Pepperoni, Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers Super Thin Crust Combination Pizza, Combination Pizza High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 231kcal 12.2Protein 12.2Fat 17.3Carbs Calder Bros. Dairy Inc. Creamed Cottage Cheese Cheese High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 97kcal 11.5Protein 4.0Fat 4.4Carbs

Directions Studio LLC Cut Cabbage Kimchi Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 20kcal 2Protein 0Fat 4.9Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Fresh Coborn's, Neopolitan Square Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 3.0Protein 17.0Fat 57.8Carbs

Sweet Sam's Baking Company Muffin, Blueberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 34% DV per serving 324kcal 5.2Protein 10.3Fat —Carbs

Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls, Inc. Lemon Blueberry Rolls With Vanilla Icing, Lemon Blueberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 328kcal 6.2Protein 10.9Fat 51.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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