Locust bean gum
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Synonyms Carob bean gum
Locust bean gum is derived from the Ceratonia siliquia tree which grows in the
Mediterranean.
It is a polysacharide (a long chain made of sugars) made of the sugars galactose
and mannose. In locust bean gum, the ratio of mannose to galactose is higher
than in guar gum, giving it slightly different properties, and allowing the two
gums to interact synergistically so that together they make a thicker gel than
either one alone. [2]
BLANOSE® carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is produced by Aqualon in Alizay,
France. Here is a summary of specifications:
CMC Type 7M31CF 12M31P
Degree of substitution 0.65 to 0.90 1.12 to 1.22 (for EP grades)
Sodium content, % 7.0 to 8.9 10.2 to 10.8 (for EP grades)
Viscosity, mPa.s(a) 1500 - 3100 1500 - 3100
Particle size Coarse Regular
Reference
[1] http://www.ticgums.com/product-overview.asp#TICA-algin
[2] http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/locust_bean_gum.html
[3] Hercules Product Information, January 2009
Locust bean gum is derived from the Ceratonia siliquia tree which grows in the
Mediterranean.
It is a polysacharide (a long chain made of sugars) made of the sugars galactose
and mannose. In locust bean gum, the ratio of mannose to galactose is higher
than in guar gum, giving it slightly different properties, and allowing the two
gums to interact synergistically so that together they make a thicker gel than
either one alone. [2]
BLANOSE® carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is produced by Aqualon in Alizay,
France. Here is a summary of specifications:
CMC Type 7M31CF 12M31P
Degree of substitution 0.65 to 0.90 1.12 to 1.22 (for EP grades)
Sodium content, % 7.0 to 8.9 10.2 to 10.8 (for EP grades)
Viscosity, mPa.s(a) 1500 - 3100 1500 - 3100
Particle size Coarse Regular
Reference
[1] http://www.ticgums.com/product-overview.asp#TICA-algin
[2] http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/locust_bean_gum.html
[3] Hercules Product Information, January 2009
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