E410 — Locust Bean Gum

Used as: Thickener

Why is it used?

Locust Bean Gum is used in food as thickener.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E410”
• “Locust Bean Gum”
• “carob gum”
• “carob bean gum”

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