E415

E415 , Xanthan Gum

Low risk thickener

Why this classification

Fermentation product. Safe. Common in gluten-free products.

Products containing E415

Formula 1 nutrional shake mix

herbalife nutrition

C

Whey Isolate Native Vanille

nutri co

C

Brassé au lait de chevre citron

soignon

C

Brassé au lait de brebis

soignon

C

Abricot ananas cerise fraise mûre pêche avec morceaux

carrefour

C

Brassé au lait de brebis myrtille

soignon

C

Whey

prozis

C

Yaourt brasse mixe Delisse Fruits rouges

delisse

C

BULK POWDERS Pure Whey Protein, Vanilla - 1KG

bulk

C

Yaourts à la grecque lit fruits jaunes

envia

D

Common uses in industrial food

Xanthan Gum (E415) 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 E415, Xanthan 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 E415 (Xanthan Gum) safe?

EFSA classifies the risk level of E415 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 E415 typically used for?

Food manufacturers use Xanthan 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 E415 on a label?

Look for the code E415 or its full name Xanthan 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.