Locust Bean Gum Organic

Where can you buy carob flour?

Buying pure carob is possible on our site. But what exactly is carob bean gum? Locust bean gum is a white to yellowish-white, almost odourless powder obtained by grinding the germinating seeds of the carob tree (ceratonia siliqua). This species is mainly found in the Mediterranean region. The carob tree grows up to 15 metres high. The crown is broad and semi-spherical. The crown is supported by a thick trunk with rough brown bark and sturdy branches. The carob tree is cultivated on a large scale, but also still grows wild in eastern Mediterranean areas. Carob trees can survive long periods of drought, but to grow fruit for the pith they need 500 to 550 millimetres of rain per year.

When to use carob seed meal?

When to use carob bean gum? It is used as a thickener in the food industry. Is locust bean gum dangerous? Certainly not, carob bean gum gluten free is often used in baby food. When babies with reflux take locust bean gum, it can make sure that they are less bothered by spitting up. This is because the nutrilon locust bean gum variant thickens your baby's food.

Other uses for locust bean gum:

Locust bean gum is regularly used as a raising agent when baking cakes and tarts. It is also a good alternative for cocoa (carob powder). It is not only used as a thickener for baby food, but also drinks, soups, cream and sauces are thickened with locust bean gum.

Carob bean gum side effects

Is it normal that babies get cramps from locust bean gum? Intestinal cramps, also known as colic, although very annoying, are quite normal for babies. The thickening of the milk can make it harder for the nutrition from the milk to be absorbed by the intestines, which can lead to intestinal cramps. This contraction of the intestinal wall often occurs during or after feeding and can be very annoying for your little one. By taking the time to bottle-feed, you can improve intestinal problems. You should also prevent too much air getting into the bottle by keeping the nipple filled at all times. It is also advisable to let your baby burp so that any excess air can escape and not build up in the intestines as a side effect.

Where do I buy organic locust bean gum?

You can buy organic locust bean gum at Naturaplaza of course. In our web shop you can buy organic locust bean gum in convenient consumer packs or in slightly larger quantities of usually 1 kg. Subscribe to our newsletter and don't miss out on any organic locust bean gum offers.

Locust Bean Gum Organic of premium quality

This is a certified organic product van top quality. Thanks to this certificate you know, that what you buy has been produced with care and consideration for people and nature.

The Organic certificate represents a 100% verified organic and reliable product. This product contains no added sugars, fats and other additives and it's production complies with all European demands and regulations concerning pesticides.

The organic locust bean gum we select come from all regions of the world. All products are inspected in Europe and most are also packed there. We regularly check and test the quality of our products.

Locust Bean Gum Organic of the brand Holyflavours

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