Locust Bean Gum

Locust bean gum is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology Locust bean gum, often referred to by LGB, is a hydrocolloid that can be used by itself for thickening and in combination with other hydrocolloids such as xanthan gum for gelling. Locust bean gum is very effective to reduce syneresis (weeping) in kappa carrageenan and agar gels. In frozen products such as ice cream, locust bean gum slows down and reduces the size of ice crystal formation improving the mouthfeel of the end product by giving it a smooth texture without a slimy mouthfeel.