A galactomannan from carob seed, often used synergistically with carrageenan or xanthan gum to improve gel elasticity and reduce syneresis in dairy and frozen desserts.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Disperses in cold water; fully hydrates on heating

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

0.1-0.5% of finished product weight

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity criteria under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number: E410
Status: Authorised food additive
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Locust Bean Gum
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Thickener / synergist

Technical function	What it does
viscosity control	Builds and stabilises finished-product viscosity.
gel elasticity improvement with carrageenan or xanthan gum	Synergises with other gums to improve gel elasticity and reduce syneresis.

Recommended applications

Ice cream

Thickener / synergist

Dairy

Thickener / synergist

Processed cheese

Thickener / synergist

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	White to yellowish-white powder
Colour	White to yellowish-white powder
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Disperses in cold water; fully hydrates on heating
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Extracted from carob seed; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Viscosity, Protein content, Acid-insoluble residue.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Locust Bean Gum

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / synergist

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

Locust Bean Gum

EU and US regulatory context

Thickener / synergist

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Hydrocolloids

Xanthan Gum

Guar Gum

Lecithin (Soy)

Pectin