Locust bean gum from Ceratonia siliqua seeds , 9000-40-2

Synonym(s):
Galactomannan polysaccharide;Gum, locust bean;Manno-galactan (main component)

CAS NO.：9000-40-2

Empirical Formula: C10H11ClN2O2

Molecular Weight: 226.66

MDL number: MFCD00131257

EINECS: 232-541-5

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: >200°C (dec.)
• FEMA: 2648 | LOCUST GUM (CERATONIA SILIQUA L.)
• storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• solubility: Ceratonia is dispersible in hot water, forming a sol having a pH 5.4–7.0 that may be converted to a gel by the addition of small amounts of sodium borate. In cold water, ceratonia hydrates very slowly and incompletely. Ceratonia is practically insoluble in ethanol.
• form: Solid
• color: Off-White to Light Beige
• Odor: at 100.00 %. fruity raisin jammy brown cocoa chocolate bready coffee jammy brandy
• Odor Type: fruity
• Stability: Hygroscopic
• EPA Substance Registry System: Carob gum (9000-40-2)

Description and Uses

Locust Bean Gum is a gum that is a galactomannan obtained from the plant seed from the locust bean tree known as ceratonia siliqua. it has a mannose:galactose ratio of approximately 4:1. its properties include swelling partially in cold water but requiring heating to approximately 82°c for complete solubility. it provides high viscos- ity, forms gels with xanthan gum upon heating and cooling of the solution, and functions as a water binder. it can make agar or car- rageenan gels more elastic. its uses include processed cheese, ice cream, bakery products, soups, and pies. typical usage level is 0.1– 1.0%. it is also called carob gum or saint john’s bread, and is scien- tifically called carubin.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS08,GHS02
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H226-H304
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: OJ8690000
• F: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 9000-40-2(Hazardous Substances Data)