Locust bean pods are the fruit of the carob tree, which is native to the Mediterranean region separate the seeds from the pulp. The seeds are shelled and the endosperms are separated from the seedlings. Locust bean gum is obtained by milling these endosperms (splits) industry. This is then used in the food. Locust bean gum is a popular natural thickening agent and stabiliser.Locust bean gum has various applications in the food industry such as dairy, bakery, confectionery, condi-ments, meat & plant based meat applications.
Properties Used as a thickening, stabilizing agent in meat and plant based meat applications, salad dressings,jam, marmalade, frozen yoghurt Used as a stabilization agent in ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Applications Ice Cream, Sorbet, Frozen Yoghurt, Bakery Fillings, Fruit Preparations (fruit juice & concentrate), Meat & Plant-based Meat Applications, Jam & Marmalade