Guar gum
additive · base score 0.5 · also listed as e412, guar
What is it?
Guar gum is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 61 products
- Also listed as
- e412, guar
Common questions about guar gum
Is Guar gum good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain guar gum?
61 UK products list guar gum as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is guar gum called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: e412, guar. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade guar gum?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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.
What is guar gum in dog food?
Guar gum is a thickening agent derived from guar beans and is used to improve texture in wet foods. It may appear as guar gum, guar, or E412 on UK pet food labels. Most dogs tolerate small amounts, though some with sensitive digestion may need a gradual introduction.
