Locust Bean Gum
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Galactomannan from Mediterranean carob pods exhibiting strong synergistic gelling with xanthan and preventing syneresis in cream cheese.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Natural carob seed galactomannan
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS stabilizer for cream cheese
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Permitted in anti-reflux infant milks
Commonly Found Foods
Cream cheese spreadsfruit jelliespie fillingsice cream
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Tara gum✓ Agar
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