E412

E412 , Guar Gum

Low risk thickener

Why this classification

Vegetable gum. Safe thickener. Fibre source.

Products containing E412

Formula 1 nutrional shake mix

herbalife nutrition

C

Light and Free

danone

C

Carrés transit figues et fibres

gayelord hauser

C

Yaourt à la Grecque CITRON

carrefour

C

Aux fruits avec morceaux Fraise, Poire, Abricot ou Framboise

carrefour bio

C

Yaourt à la grecque au lait de brebis sucré à la vanille bourbon

la bergerie

C

Perle de lait Multi-variétés Vanille Citron Amande Coco 2 x (4 x 125 g)

yoplait

C

yaourt brasse bio fraise 4x125g

paturages

C

Perle de lait Multi-variétés 2 x (4 x 125 g)

yoplait

C

Yaourt à la grecque vanille

envia

C

Common uses in industrial food

Guar Gum (E412) is used by food manufacturers for increasing viscosity in dairy desserts, sauces, soups and plant-based drinks. It is most often listed in the ingredient panel as E412, Guar Gum, or under one of its trade names. On a NutriDécrypte product page, this additive contributes to the additives axis (20% of the overall A to E grade), and triggers a label warning when its EFSA risk level is medium or high.

If you want to limit your exposure to this additive, the simplest tactic is to read the ingredients list (not just the front-of-pack), and to favour products graded A or B in our independent catalog. Less processed, NOVA-1 or NOVA-2 categories rarely contain it.

Related additives in the same family

Other E-numbers classified as thickener in the EU food additives registry. Their risk profile and behaviour on a label are often similar.

Frequently asked questions

Is E412 (Guar Gum) safe?

EFSA classifies the risk level of E412 as low risk in its latest review. Always read the latest official opinion before drawing conclusions for your own diet, and consult a registered dietitian for medical questions.

What is E412 typically used for?

Food manufacturers use Guar Gum primarily for increasing viscosity in dairy desserts, sauces, soups and plant-based drinks. You will most often find it in ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4) and rarely in unprocessed or minimally processed products (NOVA 1 or 2).

How can I avoid E412 on a label?

Look for the code E412 or its full name Guar Gum in the ingredients list, usually printed in small font on the back of the pack. Cooking from raw ingredients, choosing NOVA-1 or NOVA-2 alternatives, and using the NutriDécrypte rankings to filter by grade A or B are the three most reliable strategies.