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E412

Guar Gum

Also known as E412
SAFE

A plant-based fibre thickener from guar beans, common in ice cream and gluten-free foods.

What it is

Ground from guar bean seeds, it thickens and stabilises, preventing ice crystals in frozen desserts.

Health concern

Safe as a soluble fibre; excessive amounts may cause bloating or gas.

The verdict

A natural, low-risk thickener — not a concern in normal food quantities.

Found in

4 analyzed products

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's

Natural thickener from guar beans, generally recognized as safe and may help with cholesterol.

45SAFE
Mango Ice Cream
Generic / Unspecified (no brand provided)

A plant fibre used to prevent ice crystals. Generally safe, though large amounts may cause mild digestive discomfort.

55SAFE
Maggi 2-Minute Noodles (Masala)
Maggi

A plant-derived soluble fiber used as a thickener or stabilizer. It is generally safe at food levels.

38SAFE
Pot Noodle (Original Curry, typical formulation)
Pot Noodle

Guar gum is a plant-derived soluble fibre. It is considered safe in the small amounts used, though very large amounts can cause bloating in sensitive people.

30SAFE
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