Locust bean gum is a natural galactomannan polysaccharide derived from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) seeds. It is used as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and laboratory applications due to its high water retention and compatibility with other hydrocolloids.
- High-viscosity powder with typical viscosity 5,000-6,500 mPa·s.
- Polysaccharide content >75%.
- Off-white to light-yellow solid powder.
- Forms gels and stabilizes emulsions; synergistic with other hydrocolloids.
- Suitable as a dietary fiber and texturizer in formulations.
- Polymeric galactomannan commonly represented as (C6H10O5)n; variable molecular weight.