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The locust bean also known as carob has several uses in food and medicine. Carob is rich in insoluble fiber. Like other sources of fiber, carob has shown some promise for improving cholesterol profile. In a small double-blind, placebo-controlled study, use of carob powder at a dose of 15 grams daily significantly reduced levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol as compared to placebo. Carob also contains tannins, astringent substances found in many plants. Foods rich in tannins are often recommended for treatment of diarrhea. A double-blind clinical trial of 41 infants with diarrhea found that carob powder (at a dose of 1 gram per kilogram per day) significantly speeded resolution of diarrhea as compared to placebo. The portion of carob that is made into locust bean gum contains soluble fiber in the galactomannan family. Like other forms of soluble fiber, it has shown potential benefit for enhancing weight loss and controlling blood sugar levels.
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What is a cacoon?
A cacoon is the bean-like seed of a tropical vine used as a hallucinogen and in traditional medicine.
How many chromosomes does a locust have?
they have 10 locust
Which trees have thorns?
* Thorn Apple Trees. * Locust trees * Lemon trees
What is venation on honey locust?
Pinnate.
What is phleom?
It is a medicine or an ingredient in medicine used to treat ulcers and other digestive disorders.
What are the Antimicrobial activities of the African locust bean plant?
The African locust bean plant has been used by indigenous healers for a long time. One study showed that an extract from the plant had properties similar to the antibiotic streptomycin.
What products use locust bean gum?
icecream
What is st ignatius bean?
St. Ignatius Bean is Ignatia Amara plant bean .Its extract is used in homeopathy medicine
Why would Locust beans be used in ice cream?
Locust bean could be used in ice cream as a thickening agent. It also gives a sweet taste so they don't have to add extra sugar. Hope this helps.
Is locust bean gum vegetarian?
Yes, it is derived from the carob tree.
Is locust bean gum bad for you?
I don't think so. It's natural.
What is a cacoon?
A cacoon is the bean-like seed of a tropical vine used as a hallucinogen and in traditional medicine.
What is the scientific name for the Lepidoptera known as the Locust bean moth?
The accepted scientific name is Ectomyelois ceratoniae.
What are the spiracles on the locust used for?
Breathing.
How do you get locust bean gum from a powder to a solution?
You have to use warm water. You will get some fish eyes or lumps. You just need to keep mixing.
What prophet used a locust plague analogy?
Joel!
What is a bean sprout?
Most commonly, the term bean sprout is used for a sprout of the mung bean, although it can be used to refer to the sprout of any other bean.
