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E412 · INS 412Plant or mineral

Guar gum

Common US / international name: guar gum

Origin
Ground endosperm of the guar bean.
Where it typically appears
Ice cream, sauces, gluten-free baking.
Product groups
Sweets, Bakery, Savory
Source
EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026