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E-number E412 · Emulsifiers & thickeners
Guar gum
Halal
- Typical source
- Guar beans
- Plain-language explanation
- E412, or guar gum, is a natural thickening agent made from the seeds of the guar bean plant. Since it is derived entirely from a plant source, it is universally considered halal by all major certification bodies. You can confidently consume products containing guar gum without any concern about its halal status.