Locust bean gum (E410)
- Food Fine
What is Locust bean gum (E410)?
Locust bean gum (E410) is a thickener made from carob seeds, used in ice cream, yoghurts and some infant formulas. Normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; large amounts can cause wind or loose stools.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Locust bean gum?
Yasno’s verdict on Locust bean gum: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Locust bean gum allowed in the EU?
EU status of Locust bean gum: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Carob bean gum
- Carob gum
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3136, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2026
- EFSA’s 2017 assessment of locust bean gum (E 410), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2017
- EFSA’s 2023 assessment of locust bean gum (E 410), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2023
- JECFA assessment of locust bean gum, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), 2025
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