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Locust Bean Gum Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Locust Bean Gum, CAS number 9000-40-2, E number E410, used as food thickener. Locust Bean Gum is accepted as safe food thickener in many food products. Locust Bean Gum is a galactomannan vegetable gum manufactured through extraction from the seeds of the carob tree, available as White to yellow-white, nearly odorless powder.

General Side Effects

No side effects about locust bean gum reported. Inhalation of locust bean gum powder can cause respiratory problem.
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Suggested Dosage

As Locust Bean Gum is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Locust Bean Gum for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Locust Bean Gum could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Locust Bean Gum in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Locust Bean Gum for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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