Locust Bean Gum, E410, CAS no.9000-40-2, a galactomannan vegetable gum extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. Locust Bean Gum appears as a white to yellow-white powder, and is often used as a thickening agent and gelling agent. It has a sweet flavor similar to chocolate, and is mainly used to sweeten ice cream, cream cheese, transparent jellies, infant formulas, skin care products. Locust bean gum significantly improves gel strength and texture and prevents syneresis when used in combination with Carrageenan. Its unique synergy with Xanthan gum provides clear advantages such as highly elastic gel formation from two thickening agents with a very limited syneresis. As an experienced Locust Bean Gum manufacturer and supplier, we has been supplying and exporting Locust Bean Gum for almost 10 years, please be assured to buy from us. Any inquiries about price and the market trend please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 1 working day. Locust Bean Gum Specification ITEM STANDARD Appearance White to yellow-white, nearly odorless powder Particle Size 95% Pass 100 mesh Galactomannans â?¥ 75% Viscosity (1%, 25â??, mPa.s) â?¥ 2500 PH 5.4- 7.0 Moisture 14% Max Acid-Insoluble Matter 4% Max Protein 7.0% Max Ash 1.2% Max Starch Negative Arsenic (as As) 3 mg/ kg Max Lead 5 mg/ kg Max Heavy Metals (as Pb) 10 mg/kg Max E.Coli/ 5g Negative Salmonella/ 25g Negative Mould & Yeast 500 cfu/ g Total Plate Count 5000 cfu/ g