Locust Bean Gum (E410)

Description

1. Product Overview

Locust Bean Gum (E410), also known as carob bean gum, is a natural plant-based hydrocolloid extracted from the endosperm of carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) seeds. Its primary industrial use is as a high-performance thickener, stabilizer, and texturant in food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textile applications. The key value proposition lies in its exceptional water-binding capacity,热 stability, and superior synergy with other hydrocolloids like xanthan gum. This product is strategically important in the global market as a clean-label, naturally derived alternative to synthetic additives, Meeting increasing demand for natural ingredients in food production.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Galactomannan polysaccharides (soluble fiber), CAS No. 9000-40-2

• Purity level/Grade: Food-grade, compliant with EU Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 specifications

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Fine powder

  • Color: White to cream/off-white

  • Solubility: Partially hydrates in cold water; full viscosity achieved at 85°C

  • Highly resistant to temperature variations, acids, and salts

• Packaging options: Food-grade multi-layer bags (25kg net weight standard)

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in cool, dry conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles

• Specific operational use cases:

  • Processed cheese (4-6 g/kg): prevents syneresis and improves meltability

  • Ice cream & dairy products (5-10 g/kg): prevents ice crystal formation, improves texture

  • Fruit/vegetable canned food (3-10 g/kg): stabilizes consistency

  • Bakery products (1-5 g/kg): preserves freshness in dough

  • Thixotropic paints, cosmetics: acts as gellant additive

• Performance advantages over alternatives:

  • Superior heat stability compared to guar gum

  • Not affected by acids, salts, or heating

  • Natural clean-label ingredient vs. synthetic thickeners

  • Excellent water-binding capacity reduces formulation costs

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: EU-regulated specifications ensure batch-to-batch uniformity

• Supply reliability: Sourced from Mediterranean/North African carob trees with established supply chains

• Logistics capability: Optimized bulk shipping in 20MT containers with global distribution network

• Price competitiveness: Cost-effective natural thickener with high dosage efficiency

• Sustainability benefits: 100% plant-based, naturally derived, renewable resource

• Technical support: Full documentation including COA, MSDS, and regulatory compliance certificates available

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT

• Loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-foot container (optimized packaging for maximum container utilization)