Locust Bean Gum, also known as carob gum or carob bean gum, is a natural gum extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. The Carob Bean seeds are deskinned first and split, followed by milling. The endosperm is strong whereas the germ is brittle. The germ part is separated from the endosperm by sieving method. The robust endosperm is then milled to the final locust bean gum powder.
Locust bean gum significantly improves gel strength and texture and prevents syneresis when used in combination with carrageenan. It has various applications. Locust Bean Gum is also used as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and gelling agent in industrial applications such as paper manufacturing, textile printing. It is also utilized in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products for its film-forming and conditioning properties.
Locust bean gum
Locust bean gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. In many ways, this tropical tree is similar to the cacao plant, from which chocolate is made. Locust bean gum is a fine white powder with many uses in food production. The gum is mildly sweet and has a subtle chocolate taste.
Locust bean gum (E410) is a natural vegetable hydrocolloid obtained by grinding the endosperm of the carob tree seeds. Reduce ice crystallization, soluble in hot water.
-Origin: Spain
-Packing: 25kg in paper bags with PE inner bag; 40bags / pallet
-Payment: TT in advance, D/P, L/C
-Specs: viscosity# 2500-2800-3000 cps; Carbonhydrate#78%
-Shell-life: 24 months
