{"product_id":"louis-francois-locust-bean-gum","title":"LOUIS FRANCOIS Locust Bean Gum – Natural Thickener \u0026 Stabilizer, 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Francois Locust Bean Gum is a natural thickener and stabilizer made from carob seeds. It helps create a smooth, neutral texture and is especially useful in frozen desserts, pastry, dairy-style preparations, sauces, and fillings. It performs well in small amounts and works especially well alongside other hydrocolloids such as xanthan, guar, or pectin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremix with sugar, starch, or other dry ingredients before adding to liquid to help prevent clumping. It hydrates best with heat and reaches full hydration around 85 to 90°C, making it well suited to cooked and pasteurized preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse according to the application:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral thickening and stabilization: 0.1–1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream and sorbet: 0.2–0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauces and soups: 0.3–0.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDairy applications, bakery fillings, and emulsions: 0.3–0.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications \/ Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves body and melt resistance in ice cream and frozen desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a creamy, stable texture to sauces, soups, and emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps bakery and cereal applications stay softer for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports texture in dairy and plant-based products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in vegan sauces, reduced-fat dressings, and shelf-stable preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be combined with xanthan gum or pectin to build custom textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObservations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite to beige powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdourless with a neutral taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in both neutral and acidic environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly compatible with other stabilizers and gums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds heat for full activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifferences from Other Gums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with guar gum, locust bean gum gives a smoother texture and is less likely to feel pasty. Compared with xanthan gum, it is less immediately thickening on its own but can create a more delicate texture and strong synergy in blended systems. Compared with lower-grade carob gum, this product is positioned for more even hydration, cleaner flavour, and more consistent viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from carob seeds sourced from Mediterranean regions and refined for food-grade use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Francois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343568523508,"sku":"793A","price":115.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/2953\/files\/LOUISFRANCOISLocustBeanGum1.jpg?v=1774737812","url":"https:\/\/supplies.gusta.ca\/products\/louis-francois-locust-bean-gum","provider":"Gusta Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}