Description

Carob Galactomannan is a high-purity, natural polysaccharide gum derived from the seeds of the carob tree (*Ceratonia siliqua*). This versatile hydrocolloid is prized for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and water-binding properties, making it a critical functional ingredient across multiple industries. Key industrial users include manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and technical applications sectors who require a reliable, plant-based rheology modifier.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in sauces, dressings, dairy products, baked goods, and gluten-free formulations to improve texture and shelf-life.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet formulations, and as a viscosity enhancer in liquid suspensions and topical gels.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural thickener and film-forming agent in creams, lotions, shampoos, and toothpastes to enhance product consistency and skin feel.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Employed as a sizing agent in textile and paper manufacturing, a viscosity modifier in water-based paints, and a stabilizer in ceramic glazes.
• Animal Feed: Used as a pellet binder and nutritional additive to improve feed efficiency and digestibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carob Galactomannan
CAS No.	11078-30-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	~200,000 - 300,000 g/mol (Variable)
Synonyms	Locust Bean Gum; Carob Bean Gum; Carob Gum; E410; Ceratonia Siliqua Gum; Galactomannan Gum; LBG; Carob Seed Gum
EINECS	234-376-1

Quality Control

Our Carob Galactomannan is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and relevant pharmaceutical monographs where applicable. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analysis for parameters such as viscosity, purity, microbial load, and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellowish powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Galactomannan)	Min. 85%
Viscosity (1% solution)	2000 - 3500 cP
Loss on Drying	Max. 12.0%
Ash Content	Max. 1.2%
Protein Content	Max. 7.0%
Acid Insoluble Matter	Max. 4.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	Max. 5000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	Max. 100 cfu/g
Salmonella	Negative / 25g
E. Coli	Negative / 1g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.