Locust Bean Gum (LBG)

Appears in
The Elements of Dessert

By Francisco Migoya

Published 2012

  • About
Used as a stabilizer and as a thickener, locust bean gum is widely used in combination with other hydrocolloids, such as carrageenan. When used in combination with xanthan gum it can form a gel. It can be hydrated in cold or hot water through shearing.
Quantity Used To Gel: .5% TO 1%