LOCUST BEAN GUM (LBG, E-410)

LOCUST BEAN GUM  (LBG, E-410)
Locust bean gum: It is obtained by processing locust beans in AKDENİZ HARNUP A.Ş. premises.

Functional features of Locust bean gum:
Locust bean gum can dissolve under 80 - 90 centigrade temperature implementations. When using alone, it is a stabilizer, thickener and water binder. It has the capacity to bind water 50 times more than its weight. Locust bean gum, when used with k-carrageenan or xanthan gum, has the ability to create gel. This gel which locust bean gum creates with k-carrageenan is in a strong and elastic structure.


Areas of Usage

Provided Properties

Usage Ratio

Ice Cream

Delays melting, gives a creamy taste, provides volumetric growth, increases resistance to heat shock.

0.1-0.3%

Pudding

Prohibits oozing, gives a smooth structure.

0.1-0.3%

Melt and Cream Cheese

Gives a smooth and perfect structure.

0.2-0.35%

Water Based Jelly and Canned Meat

When used with carrageenan, xanthan gum and agar-agar, increases gel power and prohibits oozing.

0.2-0.5%

Candies

Hinders oozing, increase spread ability.

0.2-0.4%

Fish Products

Hinders fracture, facilitates packaging.

0.2-0.4%

Beverages

Improves structure, decrease sludge formation.

0.1-0.4%

Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Tomato Paste and Sauces

Provides stability for oily and non-oily structure.

0.3-1%

Bakery Products

Decreases fragility, improves structure

0.3-0.6%

Frozen Food

Provides stability for ice against melting.

0.1-0.5%

Diet Food

A substitute for gluten and an additive with low calorie.

0.3-1%