Locust Bean Gum

What is Locust Bean Gum?

Locust bean gum (LBG) is a gum that is extracted from carob tree seeds. It is most often used as a thickening agent in cleaning, cosmetic, and personal care products.

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Locust Bean Gum Distributor & Supplier Information

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Locust Bean Gum Applications (Uses & Benefits)

Cleaning
In cleaning solutions and laundry detergents, LBG is often used as a thickener, which provides better texture and increased product stability.
Cosmetic
LBG improves the texture and consistency of creams and lotions. It also helps with moisture retention.
Nutritional Supplement
LBG can be used to stabilize liquid and powdered supplements. This ensures the nutrients are evenly distributed and helps maintain the desired texture.
Personal Care
LBG helps prevent ingredient separation in personal care products as well as ensures application consistency.
Pharmaceutical
LBG is used to control the release of active ingredients in tablets that require sustained release.

About American International Ingredients - A Locust Bean Gum Supplier

American International Ingredients is a leading locust bean gum supplier with an additional full service portfolio of over 2500 personal care and cosmetic ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of emulsifiers distributed to manufacturers and processors in the cosmetic, makeup, personal care, nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical, and household & commercial cleaning sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality emulsifiers at competitive prices.