Gumix Locust Bean Gum
Gumix Locust Bean Gum is processed from the seeds of the locust bean tree known as Ceratonia silique, which is widely cultivated in the Mediterranean area. These seeds, or kernels, are the commercial source of Locust Bean Gum, although only part of the seed is useful for that purpose. The center of the seed is composed of a hard yellow embryo germ portion (25% to 30%) that is surrounded by a large layer of white semi-transparent endosperm (35% to 45%). This whole mass is covered by a tenacious dark brown husk, or outer coating (30% to 35%). Production of a high-quality locust bean gum involves efficient removal of the outer husk, and the separation of the endosperm from the germ. The seeds must first be conditioned and then dehusked and degerminated by various milling operations. The pure endosperm is then ground into a fine flour.
Product families
Applications
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Bakery
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Savory & Culinary
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Gums & Hydrocolloids
- Stabilizers
- Starches & Thickeners
Other characteristics
- Features
Good Binding. When Locust Bean Gum is dispersed in cold water, raising the temperature of the dispersion causes a temporary decrease in viscosity which is followed by a sharp increase. The increase, which begins at a temperature of about 45°C, continues as the insoluble aggregates are more completely hydrated. The highest viscosity is obtained by dispersing the gum into water which has been heated to 95°C, then cooled. Locust Bean Gum is compatible with other hydrocolloids as well as carbohydrates and proteins.
- Functions
Binder, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Carob Bean Gum
- Labeling Claims
Clean Label, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Organic, Vegan; Clean Label; GMO-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Natural; Organic; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
FCC Compliant, Halal, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Usage
Locust Bean Gum is extremely versatile as thickener or viscosity modifier, a binder of free water, a suspending agent and a stabilizer.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Highlights
There are several grades of Locust Bean Gum available based on different viscosities. Gumix International's Locust Bean Gum grades are all-natural, Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Gumix International also supplies certified organic grades. Gumix International's Locust Bean Gum complies with clean label, as well as with Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), European Pharmacopeia (EP), British Pharmacopeia (BP), JSSFA, JECFA, and E410 requirements.
- Ingredient
- Locust Bean Gum
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Additive Number
- E 410, INS 410
- Food Ingredients Features
- Good Binding
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Binder
- Stabilizer
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
- Certifications and Compliance
- FCC Compliant
- Halal
- JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Kosher
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Cheese
- Filling Applications
- Frozen Desserts
- Ice Cream
- Icing
- Milkshake
- Nutraceuticals
- Salad Dressing
