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F Gutkind Locust Bean Gum - 1st Quality

A white to yellowish white, nearly odorless powder also called Carob Gum. It is obtained from the ground endosperm of the seeds (from the pod) of the carob tree (Ceratonia Siliqua L.- Taub. Fam. Leguminosae). The tree produces pods (Locust Beans) also known as St John’s bread (the Manna that came from Heaven). The tree only grows 20kms inland from the Mediterranean Sea.

Ingredient Name: Carob Bean Gum

Functions: Emulsifier, Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name

    Carob Bean Gum

    Food Ingredients Functions

    Emulsifier,

    Gelling Agent,

    Stabilizer,

    Thickener,

    Viscosity Modifier

    Ingredients
    Carob Bean Gum, Carob
    Food Additive Number
    E 410, INS 410
    Technologies

    Food Ingredients

    Product Families

    Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

    Emulsifiers,

    Gums & Hydrocolloids,

    Stabilizers,

    Starches & Thickeners,

    Texturizers

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Food & Nutrition

    Applications

    Food & Nutrition — Beverage

    Liquor & Spirits

    Food & Nutrition — Food

    Bakery,

    Cereals & Snacks,

    Convenience Foods,

    Dairy,

    Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

    Meat, Poultry & Seafood,

    Savory & Culinary

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Alcoholic Beverages,

    Bread,

    Breakfast Cereals,

    Dairy Desserts,

    Frozen Fruits,

    Fruit Based Preparations,

    Salad Dressing,

    Sauces,

    Soups

    Uses
    • Gelling, thickening, stabilizing and emulsifier agent used in Bakery, Dairy products, Soup and Sauces, Spreads, Petfoods, Frozen Dairy Desserts, Fruit preparations and Frozen Fruit, Salad Dressings, Meat Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Bread, Breakfast Cereal and others.

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Powder,

    Solid

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    A.I.Mmax. 4——
    Ash Contentmax. 12%—
    Galactomannansmin. 75——
    Loss of dryingmax. 15%—
    Particle Size Pass 250 µm100——
    Particle Size Pass 75 µmmax. 35——
    pH5.4 - 7——
    Proteinmax. 7%—
    Viscositymin. 2400cps—
    Viscositymax. 3000cps—

    Safety & Health

    Health Hazards

    It is advisable to wear face masks or handle the product in an airy room.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type

    Bags

    Storage & Handling

    Handling Information

    Packaging: In 25 kilo 3 ply paper bags with inner polythene liner.

    Storage: Goods must be stored in a dry, odor free environment