E410 Carob Seed Flour

E410 SEEDS OF CARIBBEAN FLOUR

Locust bean gum is a natural compound extracted from the seeds of the carob tree ( Ceratonia siliqua ), a tree grown mainly in the Mediterranean regions.

A curiosity: the seeds of the carob tree, called carats, were used in ancient times to weigh gold and precious gems.

Used as an additive, the locust bean flour has a thickening, emulsifying, stabilizing and gelling function.

Locust bean gum is a food additive used in ice cream, candy, sugared almonds, baked goods and confectionery.

If consumed according to the recommended quantities, it does not present problems for the consumer's health, while at high doses it can interfere with cholesterol metabolism, cause asthma crises, respiratory allergies and skin reactions in predisposed subjects; in this regard, more detailed investigations were requested.

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