Food-Grade Guar Gum Powder (E412) — Exported from India

The Food Industry's Workhorse Hydrocolloid

Food-grade guar gum (E412 under EU food additive regulation, INS 412 under Codex) is one of the most widely used natural thickeners and stabilizers in commercial food manufacturing. Sunrise Grain supplies food-grade guar gum powder to bakeries, dairy manufacturers, sauce producers, beverage companies, and ice cream makers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Our food-grade material is milled, hydrated and sieved in a dedicated FSSAI, HACCP and ISO 22000:2018 certified facility with HALAL and Kosher-on-request options.

Food-Grade Guar Gum Specification

Parameter	Specification	Test Method
Viscosity (1% solution, 25°C)	3500 – 5000 cps	Brookfield RVT
Mesh Size	200 mesh standard (100–300 available)	Sieve analysis
Moisture	≤ 12%	AOAC 925.09
Protein	≤ 5%	Kjeldahl (N × 6.25)
Ash	≤ 1.5%	AOAC 923.03
Total Plate Count	≤ 5,000 cfu/g	USP <61>
Yeast & Mould	≤ 500 cfu/g	USP <61>
E. coli, Salmonella	Absent in 25 g	USP <62>
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm	ICP-MS
HS Code	1302.32.90

Primary Food Applications

Bakery & Gluten-Free

Guar gum improves dough yield, retains moisture during baking, and partially replaces gluten in gluten-free formulations. Usage: 0.2–1.0% of flour weight in standard bakery; 0.5–1.0% in gluten-free bread. See our guar gum in gluten-free baking guide.

Dairy & Ice Cream

Stabilizes ice crystal structure in ice cream, prevents whey separation in yogurt, and adds body to processed cheese. Usage: 0.1–0.3% in ice cream; 0.1–0.5% in yogurt.

Sauces, Dressings & Condiments

Thickens ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and barbecue sauce; emulsifies oil-vinegar systems. Usage: 0.1–0.5%.

Beverages

Suspends fruit pulp, prevents fat separation in dairy alternatives, improves mouthfeel in functional drinks. Usage: 0.05–0.2%.

Processed Meats & Pet Food

Binds moisture, controls texture, reduces cook loss. Usage: 0.1–0.5% in processed meat; 0.2–0.5% in pet food.

Full application reference in our guar gum uses in food guide.

Regulatory Compliance Covered

Food-grade guar gum is GRAS in the United States (21 CFR 184.1339), approved as E412 by EFSA in the European Union, listed on the Codex Alimentarius permitted food additive list, and permitted by FSANZ, Health Canada, FSSAI, SFDA (Saudi Arabia), MFDS (South Korea), and MHLW (Japan). Our export documentation includes everything major import markets require: Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate, FSSAI license copy, HACCP certification, ISO 22000 scope certificate, HALAL certificate, and pesticide residue report for EU MRL compliance.

Packaging Options

• 25 kg multi-wall paper bags with inner food-grade polyethylene liner (standard export packaging)
• 50 lb paper bags for US buyers requiring imperial-unit packaging
• 1 MT PP woven jumbo bags with liner for high-volume food manufacturers
• Private-label packaging with your branding for retail or distributor channels — see our private label export page

Export Logistics

Container capacity: 18–20 MT per 20ft FCL, 36–40 MT per 40ft FCL. Standard lead time from confirmed PO to loading: 15–21 days. We ship from Mundra, Kandla and JNPT (Nhava Sheva) ports. FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP Incoterms supported. Payment via LC at sight (preferred for first orders), LC usance, or TT with 30% advance + 70% against copy of Bill of Lading.

Why Food Manufacturers Source From Sunrise Grain

• Rajasthan belt origin — shorter supply chain from India's primary guar growing region
• In-house QC lab — viscosity, moisture, mesh, microbial testing on every batch
• Certificate of Analysis per shipment — mill-signed and third-party lab reports available on request
• HALAL and Kosher ready — certified on request for restricted-market buyers
• Gluten-free facility declaration — dedicated gluten-free production line segregation
• Allergen management — declared allergen controls for buyers with strict free-from requirements

Frequently Asked Questions