Locust bean gum (carob bean gum, E410)
Updated October 2, 2026
Locust bean gum (E410) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 21,012 products in our database, 15,732 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Carob bean gum, Carob gum, E410
- E-number
- E410
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 21,012 products (15,732 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Locust bean gum
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Locust bean gum.
Popular products with Locust bean gum
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Locust bean gum and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Locust bean gum?
In our database, Locust bean gum most often appears in frozen desserts, cakes, cheeses and yogurts.
How many products contain Locust bean gum?
21,012 published products on Foodmetria list Locust bean gum, including 15,732 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.