Description

Carob Tree Cernel Flour is a natural, plant-based powder derived from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). This versatile ingredient serves as a key hydrocolloid and stabilizer, prized for its excellent water-binding and gelling properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking clean-label, non-GMO, and allergen-free functional additives.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in dairy products (yogurt, ice cream), baked goods, sauces, dressings, and gluten-free formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and as a suspending or viscosity-increasing agent in liquid preparations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and film-forming agent in lotions, creams, shampoos, and toothpaste.
• Technical Applications: Acts as a sizing agent in textile manufacturing and a binder in paper production and water-based paints.
• Pet Food: Utilized as a natural binder and texture enhancer in wet and dry pet food products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carob Tree Cernel Flour
CAS No.	160552-72-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Carob Bean Gum; Locust Bean Gum; E410; Carob Seed Flour; Ceratonia siliqua seed powder; Carob Germ Flour; Carob Kernel Flour; Carob Gum
EINECS	232-541-5

Quality Control

Our Carob Tree Cernel Flour is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and EU specifications for food additive E410. Every batch is subjected to rigorous analysis for purity, viscosity, microbial load, and heavy metals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to ensure 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 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellowish powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Galactomannan)	≥ 75.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 14.0 %
Total Ash	≤ 1.2 %
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 0.5 %
Protein (N x 6.25)	≤ 8.0 %
Starch	Passes test
Viscosity (1% solution)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤ 5 mg/kg
Microbiological Criteria	Meets FCC standards

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