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Locust Bean Gum

What is Locust Bean Gum?

Locust bean gum also known as carob gum, carob bean gum and carobin is a vegetable gum extracted from the seeds of the Carob tree. It is used as a thickening or gelling agent in processed food.



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Products containing Locust Bean Gum


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References

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Aliases (Also Known As)


 Carob
Carob Bean Gum
Carob Color
Carob Extract
Carob Gum
Carob Pod
Carob Powder
Carob Seed Gum
Carobin
Locust
Locust Bean
Locust Plant
Roasted Carob

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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