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Guar gum (E412)
Guar gum is a thickener / stabiliser used in sauces, ice cream, gluten-free baking.. EFSA has published no numeric acceptable daily intake for it.
What it does
From guar beans.
Where you meet it
Sauces, ice cream, gluten-free baking.
This page describes the general scientific position. Allergies and sensitivities are individual: if your body disagrees with an additive, avoid it regardless of any ADI.
Sources: EFSA — food additives re-evaluations · Open Food Facts — additives taxonomy · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
What is Guar gum (E412)?
Thickener / stabiliser. From guar beans. It is used in Sauces, ice cream, gluten-free baking.
How much guar gum is safe?
EFSA published no numeric ADI, which usually means the substance is so benign that no limit needed to be set — or that intake is self-limiting. The assessment itself is still a full safety evaluation.
Should I avoid guar gum?
For a healthy adult there is no reason to avoid it at typical intakes. If you have a diagnosed sensitivity or a health condition, your clinician's advice is the one that counts.
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