Ingredient Data
Vegan Status
Vegan
E-Number
E412
Also Known As
Guar flour; Guaran; Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum
Source
Ground from the endosperm of guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), a drought-resistant legume grown primarily in India and Pakistan. Entirely plant-derived.
Commonly Found In
Gluten-free baked goods, ice cream, plant-based dairy alternatives, sauces, soups, pet food. A key thickener in gluten-free cooking as a substitute for gluten's binding properties.
Vegan Alternative
No substitute needed — E412 is vegan.