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Fiber

Guar gum

Guar gum is a soluble dietary fiber from the seeds of the guar plant, a legume. It is widely used as a thickener in foods.

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Why is it on food labels?

Guar gum is used as the food additive E 412. EFSA found no safety concern at assessed food-additive exposures in the general population; that assessment is distinct from taking concentrated supplements. 1

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