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AEP Colloids Pectin is found in all land-based plants as a structural component in combination with cellulose and starches. Most of the commercially available Pectins are extracted for citrus peel, apple pomace and in some cases from sugar beet. Long chains of galacturonic acid units make up the Pectin structure.

AEP Colloids Locust Bean Gum Supplier also referred to as Carob Bean Gum, comes from the carob tree (Ceratonia silisqua) of the family Leguminous. The gum itself is derived from the ground endosperm of the seeds contained in the pod-shaped fruit of the tree. Similar in composition to Guar Gum this galactomannan polysaccharide can be used in applications where clarity is not desired. The main difference between Guar Gum and Locust Bean Gum is the need for Locust Bean Gum to be dispersed in hot water and allowed to cool to achieve its full viscosity. Utilized on its own, this neutral polymer creates a stable viscosity over a wide range of pH levels with resistance to shear thinning.