Gum Locust Bean 1 kg Texturestar
From the seeds of the carob tree, this is a fine white powder. Locust Bean Gum is a thickening and gelling agent that is soluble in cold or hot water. It has a neutral flavour and requires synergy with another ingredient to be functional; agar, kappa carrageenan, methyl cellulose, konjac or xanthan gum. With xanthan gum (to create elastic gels) and agar or kappa carrageenan to give strength and elasticity. It is not freeze-thaw stable. Retards ice crystal formation in frozen products. Usage level is 0.5-1%
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- VERSATILE THICKENING AGENT: This Gum Locust Bean by Texturestar is a fine white powder that acts as a thickening and gelling agent, soluble in both hot and cold water.
- SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS: Our product requires the combination with another ingredient like agar, kappa carrageenan, methyl cellulose, konjac, or xanthan gum to fully function, allowing for various culinary applications.
- NEUTRAL FLAVOR: Texturestar's Gum Locust Bean has a neutral flavor, ensuring it doesn't interfere with the taste of your dishes, but enhances the texture and consistency.
- FREEZE-THAW STABILITY: While our product is not freeze-thaw stable, it effectively retards ice crystal formation in frozen products, maintaining a smooth texture in your frozen culinary creations.
- PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS: The Gum Locust Bean can be used at a level of 0.5-1%, making it a reliable choice for professional chefs and food enthusiasts aiming for precision in their culinary techniques.
From the seeds of the carob tree, this is a fine white powder. Locust Bean Gum is a thickening and gelling agent that is soluble in cold or hot water. It has a neutral flavour and requires synergy with another ingredient to be functional; agar, kappa carrageenan, methyl cellulose, konjac or xanthan gum. With xanthan gum (to create elastic gels) and agar or kappa carrageenan to give strength and elasticity. It is not freeze-thaw stable. Retards ice crystal formation in frozen products. Usage level is 0.5-1%