Guar Gum Side Effects

Guar Gum, CAS number 9000-30-0, E number E412, used as food thickener. Guar Gum is accepted as safe food additive in many countries with. Guar Gum is a galactomannan manufactured through grinding the endosperm of guar beans, available as white to yellowish-white, nearly odourless powder.

General Side Effects

1. Guar gum can cause gas production, diarrhea, and loose stools when ingusted in large amount. 2. Guar gum can cause blockage of the esophagus and the intestines when taken in large amount or not drinking enough water along with it.
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Suggested Dosage

As Guar Gum is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Guar Gum for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Guar Gum could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Guar Gum in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Guar Gum for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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