E412 — Guar gum

Why it’s used

A thickener and stabilizer derived from guar bean seeds; widely used to improve texture and viscosity in dairy products, sauces, baked goods, and gluten-free formulations.

Other names

Guaran, Guar flour

Diet flags

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Regulatory status

USA — Allowed

Affirmed GRAS for use in food under good manufacturing practice, 21 CFR 184.1339. Source (2026-07-23)

EU — Allowed

Authorised EU-wide as E412; EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation concluded there is no need for a numerical ADI and no safety concern at reported uses. Source (2026-07-23)

Found in these products

2 products in our database contain E412.

Greek Yogurt Vanilla

Chobani

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Chicken Breakfast Links

Amylu