E 412 - Guar gum | E-Number Information

Characteristics

Additive NameGuar gum

E No.E 412

TypeIndividual Substance

In plain language

A natural thickener and stabiliser derived from guar beans, grown mainly in India and Pakistan. It's one of the most effective thickeners available — even tiny amounts create a noticeably thick texture. Found in ice creams, yogurts, sauces, gluten-free baked goods, and processed meats. Generally considered safe by EFSA and FDA. At high doses it can cause bloating or digestive discomfort, but typical food amounts are well tolerated. It also has a modest beneficial effect on blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 11 food categories:

1.6.2Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products, both with a fat content of less than 20 %

Quantum satis (no max)

11.4.1table-top sweeteners in liquid form

Quantum satis (no max)

11.4.2table-top sweeteners in powder form

Quantum satis (no max)

4.2.3canned or bottled fruit and vegetables

Quantum satis (no max)

only chestnuts in liquid

4.2.5jam jellies and marmalades and similar products

Maximum Level = 10000 mg/kg

Footnote 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418

4.2.5.3other similar fruit or vegetable spreads

Maximum Level = 10000 mg/kg

Footnote 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418

13.1.2follow-on formulae as defined by by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Maximum Level = 1000 mg/kg

Footnote 17: If more than one of the substances E 407, E 410 and E 412 is added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff

13.1.3Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Maximum Level = 10000 mg/kg

only processed cereal based foods and baby foods

Footnote 21: E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination

13.1.5.2Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants as from four months of age and for young children

Maximum Level = 10000 mg/kg

From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids Period of application: until 27 April 2027

8.2Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004

Quantum satis (no max)

only preparations in which ingredients have been injected; meat preparations composed of meat parts that have been handled differently: minced, sliced or processed and that are combined together. Except bifteki, soutzoukaki, kebap, gyros and souvlaki

1.10Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children*

Maximum Level = 10000 mg/L

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