Cassia gum
additive ingredient
What is it?
Cassia gum is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
Other names on labels: e427
At a glance
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 product
Products containing cassia gum
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about cassia gum
Is Cassia gum good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
What is cassia gum in dog food?
Cassia gum, also listed as E427, is a thickening and gelling agent made from the seeds of the cassia tree. It is used to improve the texture of wet and raw dog foods.
Is cassia gum safe for dogs?
It is permitted as a food additive in the EU and UK within set limits. Some dogs may be sensitive to added gums, so speak to your vet if your dog develops digestive upset.
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How many UK dog foods contain cassia gum?
1 UK product lists cassia gum as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is cassia gum called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as e427. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade cassia gum?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.