| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White to yellow-white, nearly odorless powder |
| Particle Size | 95% Pass 100 mesh |
| Galactomannans | ≥ 75% |
| Viscosity (1%, 25℃, mPa.s) | ≥ 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 |
Available Grade of Locust Bean Gum
Food Grade: Locust Bean Gum is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Locust Bean Gum is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Locust Bean Gum we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Locust Bean Gum should be Store in original package, cool and dry.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Locust Bean Gum should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Locust Bean Gum
Locust Bean Gum is a galactomannans widely used as thickening agent, gelling agent and texture stabilizer in food and beverage. As a thickening agent, gelling agent and texture stabilizer, Locust Bean Gum can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Locust Bean Gum?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Locust Bean Gum. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Locust Bean Gum.
3. Do you have Locust Bean Gum in Stock?
Yes, we have Locust Bean Gum in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Locust Bean Gum ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Locust Bean Gum ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Locust Bean Gum ?
The price of Locust Bean Gum changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Locust Bean Gum, Foodchem can provide Locust Bean Gum at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Locust Bean Gum are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Locust Bean Gum?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Locust Bean Gum will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Locust Bean Gum supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream locust bean are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Locust Bean Gum manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Locust Bean Gum will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Locust Bean Gum is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide sweet taste to chocolate.
Locust Bean Gum is a natural gum isolated from the seeds of the carob tree. As a plant derived ingredients, Locust Bean Gum is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Locust Bean Gum is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Locust Bean Gum is a natural gum isolated from the seeds of the carob tree. As a plant derived ingredients, Locust Bean Gum is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Locust Bean Gum is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in original package, cool and dry.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Locust Bean Gum is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No side effects about locust bean gum reported. Inhalation of locust bean gum powder can cause respiratory problem.
