Locust Bean Gum or Carob Gum is the milled endosperm of the seeds of the of the Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua Leguminosae) which grows around the Mediterranean.  It is a galactomannan polysaccharide and has limited solubility in cold water but hydrates on heating.  It is a an effective gum for water binding and thickening and gives a smooth, non-slimy texture to food products.  Locust Bean gum also demonstrates synergistic effects with several gums and gelling agents.

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