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Carob Seed Gum
Carob Seed Gum
Low concern
EFSA re-evaluated locust bean gum (E410) and considered it safe at current uses; no ADI numerical limit needed for the general population.
Found in
29 products
What it is
Locust bean gum (E410); galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua).
Thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent; improves texture and prevents ice crystal formation.
Why it's flagged
- Possible allergenicity in rare cases
- Caution in infants given non-standard formulas
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
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