RegulyzeGuar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto)
Guar gum · Gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant maltodextrin; chia seed fiber and other food source fibers
Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto), Guar gum, is a nutraceutical permitted for use in nutraceuticals and health supplements under India's FSSAI framework. Regulyze tracks its regulatory status, limits and label requirements across regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory status
| Framework | Status | Limit | Source | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India — FSSAI | Permitted | As specified / GMP | FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022 | 2026-06-20 |
Coverage for the USA (FDA), EU (EFSA), UK, GCC and ASEAN is being added — this page updates automatically as frameworks are assessed.
About Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto)
Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto) is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a nutraceutical (Guar gum). The regulatory details on this page are generated from Regulyze's structured regulatory dataset and are reviewed against the cited source.
Frequently asked questions
Is Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto) permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?
Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto) (Guar gum) (listed in the regulation as “Guar gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant maltodextrin; chia seed fiber and other food source fibers”) is currently permitted for use in health supplements and nutraceuticals under India's FSSAI framework, per FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022. Always verify against the current official regulation for your product and market.
What is the permitted dosage of Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto)?
No single numeric limit is listed in the source for Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto); permitted use is at GMP or as specified. Confirm against the current regulation.
What product category does Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto) belong to?
Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto) is classified under: Nutraceuticals, Botanicals.
What is the botanical (scientific) name of Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto)?
Guar gum (gum and gum arabic derivatives; Maltodextrin/Resistant malto) corresponds to Guar gum, with the gum arabic derivatives; maltodextrin/resistant maltodextrin; chia seed fiber and other food source fibers used in nutraceutical preparations.
Source: FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022 · Last reviewed: 2026-06-20 · Data version: db-2026-06-20. Indicative only — verify against the current official regulation before use.