The Difference Between Carob Flour and Locust Bean Gum
Carob flour and carob gum are often confused with each other because they are both powdered products that come from the same fruit. However, these two products are obtained from different parts of the fruit through different processes; their composition and function in food are also completely different from each other.
Read MoreHow is Carob Processed? Crushing, Separating and Grinding
Carob pods are not used directly in industry as they come from the field. First, it is selected and cleaned, then broken and the kernels are separated from the fleshy part. This single step divides the pod into two separate product branches: broken (kibble), powder and molasses from the fleshy part; carob gum and germ flour are obtained from the kernel.
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What is Carob Gum (E410)?
Carob bean gum is a natural polysaccharide in galactomannan structure, obtained by grinding the endosperm part of the carob seed. It is known as "locust bean gum" or "carob bean gum" in the international literature and is defined as a food additive with the code E410. It is used in many products from ice cream to dairy products, from sauces to bakery products because it interacts with water to form viscosity, limits ice crystal growth and shows strong synergy with some hydrocolloids.
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