Locust bean gum
Applications and brand names
Main applications
Alone, but also very often combined with carrageenans and other hydrocolloids, LBG is used for:
- Dairy gels
- Water gel desserts
- Ice creams
- Dressing, sauces and soup
- Fruit preparations
- Bakery.
Brand names
Locust bean gum flour and extracts produced by Cargill Texturizing Solutions are sold under the brand name VISCOGUM™.