Comparing E412 - Guar gum vs E427 - Cassia gum

Overview

E412 - Guar gum

Guar gum (E412) is a plant-based thickener, stabiliser, and emulsifier made from the seeds of the guar plant. It helps keep foods smooth and uniform by binding water and improving texture at very low use levels. You’ll see it in everything from ice cream and yogurt to sauces and gluten-free baking.

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E427 - Cassia gum

Cassia gum (E427) is a plant-based thickener made from the ground endosperm of Cassia (Senna) seeds. It helps foods stay smooth, stable, and consistent, even through heating and cooling. In the European Union (EU), it is an authorised additive with strict purity rules.

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Synonyms
E412
Guar gum
Gum cyamopsis
guar flour
E427
Cassia gum
Functions
stabilizerthickener
gelling agentstabilizerthickener
Origins
Plant
Plant
Products

Found in 26,749 products

Found in 3 products

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Popular questions

  1. Is guar gum bad for you?

    No—E412 (guar gum) is generally recognized as safe at typical food levels. As a soluble fiber it can cause gas or loose stools in some people, and concentrated tablets or dry powder taken without enough liquid have been linked to blockage risks.

  2. What is guar gum made from?

    It’s a galactomannan polysaccharide made from the endosperm of guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), processed into an off‑white powder.

  3. Is guar gum bad for cats?

    It’s generally considered safe at the small amounts used as a thickener in many canned cat foods. Some cats may get soft stools or gas, especially if sensitive, so monitor tolerance and consult a vet if issues arise.

  4. Can dogs have guar gum?

    Yes—at the low levels used in commercial dog foods it’s considered safe. Too much may cause gas or diarrhea, so introduce new foods gradually and watch your dog’s tolerance.

  5. Is guar gum bad for dogs?

    Not at typical food levels; it’s widely used as a safe thickener in dog foods. Large amounts may upset the stomach (gas, loose stools).

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  1. Apple e427 what is it?

    E427 is cassia gum, a plant-derived galactomannan used as a thickener, stabiliser, and emulsifier in foods.

  2. Hp e427 photosmart how to video?

    E427 refers to cassia gum, a food additive (thickener/stabiliser), not an HP printer model or tutorial.

  3. What are the health effects of cassia gum?

    EFSA and JECFA consider cassia gum safe at permitted use levels (ADI not specified) and it’s largely not absorbed. High intakes may cause gas or loose stools in some people, and specifications limit anthraquinone impurities.

  4. What is cassia gum in dog food?

    It’s E427, a plant-derived thickener/stabiliser that helps give wet dog foods their gelled texture, often used with other gums. It’s considered safe at permitted levels, though a few pets may experience mild digestive upset.

  5. What is the model's name in girlsdoporn e427?

    E427 is cassia gum, a food additive used as a thickener/stabiliser; it doesn’t relate to model names.

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