A galactomannan extracted from guar bean seed, used as a thickener and water-binding agent, particularly in gluten-free and dairy applications.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Disperses in cold water to form a viscous solution

Odour

Faint characteristic odour

Typical usage level

0.1-1.0% of finished product weight

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity criteria under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number: E412
Status: Authorised food additive
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Guar Gum
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Thickener / water-binding agent

Technical function	What it does
viscosity control	Builds and stabilises finished-product viscosity.
water binding	Binds free water to improve texture and reduce syneresis.
texture improvement in gluten-free formulations	Replicates structure normally provided by gluten.

Recommended applications

Bakery

Thickener / water-binding agent

Dairy

Thickener / water-binding agent

Sauces & dressings

Thickener / water-binding agent

Pet food

Thickener / water-binding agent

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Off-white to yellowish powder
Colour	Off-white to yellowish powder
Odour	Faint characteristic odour
Solubility	Disperses in cold water to form a viscous solution
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Guar beans are not a commercially available GM crop; non-GMO by default.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Viscosity, Protein content, Acid-insoluble residue, Microbiological count.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Guar Gum

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / water-binding agent

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

Guar Gum

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / water-binding agent

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

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