LOCUST BEAN GUM manufacturers and suppliers

LOCUST BEAN GUM suppliers

Properties

Melting point:: >200°C (dec.)

FEMA: 2648 | LOCUST GUM (CERATONIA SILIQUA L.)

storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility: Ceratonia is dispersible in hot water, forming a sol having a pH 5.4–7.0 that may be converted to a gel by the addition of small amounts of sodium borate. In cold water, ceratonia hydrates very slowly and incompletely. Ceratonia is practically insoluble in ethanol.

form: Solid

color: Off-White to Light Beige

Odor: at 100.00 %. fruity raisin jammy brown cocoa chocolate bready coffee jammy brandy

Odor Type: fruity

Stability:: Hygroscopic

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS): GHS08,GHS02

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements: H226-H304

WGK Germany: 2

RTECS: OJ8690000

F: 3

Use

Locust Bean Gum is a gum that is a galactomannan obtained from the plant seed from the locust bean tree known as ceratonia siliqua. it has a mannose:galactose ratio of approximately 4:1. its properties include swelling partially in cold water but requiring heating to approximately 82°c for complete solubility. it provides high viscos- ity, forms gels with xanthan gum upon heating and cooling of the solution, and functions as a water binder. it can make agar or car- rageenan gels more elastic. its uses include processed cheese, ice cream, bakery products, soups, and pies. typical usage level is 0.1– 1.0%. it is also called carob gum or saint john’s bread, and is scien- tifically called carubin.

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