White to yellowish white, nearly odourless powder.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Carob bean gum (locust bean gum) |
| European Union | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Locust bean gum or carob bean gum |
| Philippines | Approved | Carob bean gum |
| Austria | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Belgium | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Denmark | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Estonia | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Finland | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| France | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Germany | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Greece | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Hungary | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Ireland | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Italy | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Latvia | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Malta | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Poland | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Portugal | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Romania | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Spain | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Sweden | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Monostarch phosphate |
| Australia | Approved | Locust bean gum or carob bean gum |
| New Zealand | Approved | Locust bean gum or carob bean gum |
E410 - Carob bean gum: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - other plant gums
E410 - Carob bean gum: Derived from Carob or Locust bean tree Ceratonia siliqua; used in lollies, cordials, essences, some flour products, dressings, fruit juice drinks; frequently used as a caffeine-free chocolate substitute; may lower cholesterol levels.
E410 - Carob bean gum: Large amounts may cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea, cough in infants, allergic reactions
E410 - Carob bean gum: Large amounts may cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea, cough in infants, allergic reactions
E410 - Carob bean gum: Derived from Carob or Locust bean tree Ceratonia siliqua. As a thickener, vegetable gum, artificial sweetener base, modifying agent or stabiliser, it is used in lollies, cordials, essences, some flour products, dressings, fruit juice drinks; frequently used as a caffeine-free chocolate substitute; may lower cholesterol levels.
carob gum
Locust bean gum
Carob bean gum (ceratonia siliqua)
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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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