Locust bean pods are the fruit of the carob tree, which is native to the Mediterranean region separate the seeds from the pulp. With a sugar content of more than 50%, the pulp is mainly used as animal feed. The seeds are shelled and the endosperms are separated from the seedlingsmore...
Locust bean gum is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology Locust bean gum, often referred to by LGB, is a hydrocolloid that can be used by itself for thickening and in combination with other hydrocolloids such as xanthan gum for gelling. Locust bean gum ismore...