Comparing E412 - Guar gum vs E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

Synonyms
E412
Guar gum
Gum cyamopsis
guar flour
E466
Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
sodium carboxymethylcellulose
carboxy methyl cellulose
Carboxymethylcellulose
cellulose gum
carboxymethyl cellulose
CMC
NaCMC
Products

Found in 26,749 products

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Search rank & volume
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Awareness score

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 4 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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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).

  1. When is cmc coming back?

    CMC (E466) hasn’t been withdrawn; it remains approved in the EU and US and is widely produced, so any restock timing depends on the specific retailer or supplier.

  2. When will cmc return?

    There’s been no general ban or recall of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; if you’re seeing a shortage, only the manufacturer or seller can give a return date.

  3. When will cmc be back?

    CMC is still authorized and manufactured—availability issues are local or product-specific, so contact the brand or distributor for timing.

  4. How long is cmc out?

    It isn’t out globally; regulatory approval and production continue, and any gaps are due to individual supply chains.

  5. Is cmc coming back?

    Yes—CMC (E466) remains permitted and in use; if a particular product removed it, only that brand can say whether they’ll add it back.