E-number  · E410

E410 — Locust Bean Gum (Carob Gum)

Galactomannan from carob tree seeds. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E410 is locust bean gum (also called carob gum) — a galactomannan extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua).

Why it matters

Thickener and stabiliser in ice cream, dairy and dairy-free alternatives, sauces, salad dressings.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database