Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Extract
Locust bean gum (E410) is a long-authorized food additive considered safe by EFSA. Hydrolyzed extracts are derivatives used mainly in cosmetics.
What it is
Hydrolyzed locust bean (carob) gum extract derived from Ceratonia siliqua seeds.
Functional ingredient; primarily cosmetic conditioning, sometimes food thickener-related.
Why it's flagged
- limited food use data on hydrolyzed form
What regulators actually say
"Locust (carob) bean gum is the refined, ground endosperm of seeds of the carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua... is generally recognized as safe."
"EFSA re-evaluation of locust bean gum (E 410) as food additive - no safety concern at the reported uses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Locust bean gum GRAS (21 CFR 184.1343); hydrolyzed extract typically cosmetic
European Union — EFSA
E410 authorized; hydrolyzed extract cosmetic use under EC 1223/2009
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