Locust bean gum, from Ceratonia siliqua seeds
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Locust bean gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from the seeds of the carob tree. It is commonly used as a thickening, stabilizing and gelling agent in a variety of foods, including dairy, baked goods and meat products. Locust bean gum has several properties suitable for these applications, including high water retention capacity, ability to form stable gels at low temperatures, and resistance to acidic conditions. Additionally, it can be used as a dietary fiber supplement due to its potential health benefits, including improving digestion and lowering cholesterol levels.
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- CAS No.: 9000-40-2
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Storage:
RT, protect from light.
In solvent -80°C, 1 year , -20°C, 6 months
Biological Activity
Description
In Vitro
Locust bean gum is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 9000-40-2
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Appearance Solid
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Color Off-white to light yellow
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SMILES
[Locust bean gum, from Ceratonia siliqua seeds]
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Synonyms
Locust bean gum, Polysaccharide>75%, 5000-6500 mPa·S
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
RT, protect from light
In solvent -80°C 1 year -20°C 6 months
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (236 KB)
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SDS (419 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)