Is carob bean gum bad for you?

Is locust bean gum vegetarian?

Yes, it is derived from the carob tree.

What elements are found in carob bean gum?

As this is a food from a living source; Carbon,oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen will be the greater part of any elements found in this gum.

Is carob gum gluten free?

Carob powder is created by grinding the pods of the Carob tree which is found in the Mediterranean region of the world. It is inherently gluten-free. However, as with all powdered substances, wheat flour can be added to the carob powder as an "anti-caking" agent. The flour does NOT have to be listed in the ingredients according to US law since, as defined by the FDA, flour (and the gluten found in it) is "generally recognized as safe". This standard is know as GRAS and it is bad news for celiacs. When the seeds of the carob pod are ground up, it is called carob bean gum, or locust bean gum. For those who are gluten sensitive, it is important to make sure that the carob powder or the carob treat that you bought did not have gluten added to it during processing. I have bought gluten-free carob powder and it is clumpy, like granulated sugar on a humid day. Companies such as Chatfields provides carob powder that is not clumpy at all. They also indicate on their web site that they cannot guarantee that trace amounts of gluten did not get into the carob powder during processing. So I stay away from Chatfields. There is a study "Physiochemical studies of caroubin: a gluten-like protein" from J Agric Food Chem (2001) that mentions both caroubin (a protein found in carob powder) and gluten have the same "rheological" properties, but that just means that they have the same viscosity in solution. You should not get a gluten reaction eating carob powder that is processed in a gluten-free facility, or if you get the pods and grind them up yourself :-).

Is locust bean gum bad for you?

I don't think so. It's natural.

How is the locust bean used for medicine?

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.

Is carob gum soy free?

Yes, carob gum is soy-free. It is derived from the seeds of the carob tree and is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in various food products. It does not contain soy or any soy-derived ingredients, making it suitable for those with soy allergies or sensitivities. Always check product labels to ensure there are no cross-contamination issues.

What elements are in locust bean?

Locust bean, derived from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), primarily contains carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fiber. The main components include sugars like sucrose and fructose, as well as various amino acids. Additionally, locust bean is rich in essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Its seeds are often used to produce locust bean gum, a thickening agent in food products.

Is bean gum gluten free?

No, it is not.

What are the ingredients in Mellow Yellow?

The ingredients of a 20 oz Mello Yello are: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, concentrated orange juice, citric acid, natural flavors, sodium benzoate and EDTA, potassium citrate, caffeine, yellow 5, carob bean gum.

What products use locust bean gum?

icecream

Is fanta ok for vegetarians?

Ingredients: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and or sucrose, citric acid, natural flavors, concentrated orange juice, potassium benzoate, edta and erythorbic acid (to protect taste), potassium citrate, blue 1, carob bean gum. No meat! (Or dairy for vegans).

Is carob vegan?

Carob by itself is vegan. Some carob bars have dairy added.