Seeds

Carob Seed: Structure, Locust Bean Gum (E410), Uses and Sales

The carob seed is a small part of the pod by weight, yet economically its most valuable: its endosperm yields locust bean gum (carob bean gum, E410), one of the food industry's key natural thickeners. In this guide we explain, with sources, the structure of the seed, how the gum is produced, its uses, germ meal, the truth behind the carat legend, the seed market and what to check when buying.

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