Additive
Guar gum
No concern
Widely used and well understood at the amounts in food and beauty.
What it is
Guar gum, from a bean.
Why it’s used
Thickens sauces and ice cream.
What to know
Usually fine. A lot of gum in one sitting can bloat.
Who should skip
People who react to gums.
A gentler swap
Reduce the packet sauces.
You’ll see it in
Ice cream, gluten-free baking.
- Listed as an additive
Found in
- Great Value Neapolitan Ice Cream34
- Klondike Original37
- Cool Whip Original43
- Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia44
- Ben & Jerry's Half Baked44
- Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Grilled Chicken44
- Great Value Vanilla Ice Cream44
- Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White49
- Halo Top Chocolate49
- Lean Cuisine Chicken Fettuccini49
- Halo Top Vanilla Bean49
- Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas49