Locust bean gum

Locust bean gum is a natural food ingredient that comes from the seeds of the carob tree. These seeds are ground into a powder to extract the gum. You might spot it listed on food labels as locust bean gum or carob gum. It's often used in a variety of food products to improve texture and consistency.

To make locust bean gum, the seeds of the carob tree are first mechanically crushed to separate the gum from the seeds. The gum is then processed into a fine powder that is easy to mix into foods. This production method ensures that the final ingredient is free from any harmful chemicals or additives.

Locust bean gum is commonly used in food products as a thickening agent and stabiliser. It helps to create a smoother texture in items like ice cream, yogurt, and salad dressings. In gluten-free baking, it can also act as a binding agent, mimicking the properties of gluten. So, if you see locust bean gum on a food label, it's there to enhance the overall quality and structure of the product.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Locust bean gum

Fibre One 90 Calorie Birthday Cake Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Lemon Drizzle Square Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Salted Caramel Square Bars
McDonald's Banana Milkshake
Munch Bunch Double Up Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt
Alpro Caffè Coffee and Hazelnut Drink
Alpro Caffè Coffee and Soya Caramel Drink
Fibre One Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Squares

Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Bars
Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Drizzle Squares
Cornetto Chocolate & Orange Ice Cream Cone
Carte D'or Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert
Kirsty's Classic Vegan Margherita Pizza
M&S Collection West Country Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Kelly's Cornish Clotted Ice Cream
Solero Exotic
Weight Watchers From Heinz Double Chocolate Brownie
Kirsty's Golden Billionaire Slice
Oykos Greek Style Blueberry Yogurt
Alpro Hazelnut Drink Chilled
Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese
John West Mackerel Fillets in Thai Curry Sauce
Hartley's Mandarin in Jelly