How to Choose the Best Locust Bean Gum Supplier (2026):
19 Suppliers Compared
There's no single best locust bean gum supplier: the right one depends on viscosity grade, color and speck count, and where the carob comes from. Here are 19 suppliers with a dedicated locust bean gum page, compared on the facts buyers filter on.
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| Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Catania, Italy | Yes | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Sicilian pasta and flour maker that also produces locust bean gum (E410) in a separate plant, from carob seeds.
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| Marratxí, Balearic Islands, Spain | Not stated | Kosher, Halal | FSSC 22000 | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Mallorca maker of PALGUM locust bean gum, peeled and ground from selected carob seeds.
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| Monroe, North Carolina, United States | Yes | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| North Carolina hydrocolloid supplier and stabilizer blender, a Brenntag group company, with its own TrueGum line.
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| New York, New York, United States | Not stated | Kosher | None stated | 50 lb, 25 kg | Not stated | |
| New York importer selling bulk locust bean gum in 50 lb and 25 kg packs, palletized for large orders.
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| Mersin, Turkey | Not stated | Kosher, Halal | BRC | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Turkish maker of locust bean gum, oregano oil and laurel leaf oil, with a Sedex-member locust bean gum plant in Mersin.
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| Mersin, Turkey | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Turkish carob processor with 30+ years in carob, kibbling pods and making locust bean gum at one integrated site in Mersin.
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| Los Angeles, California, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Ingredient supplier that opened offices in Amsterdam and Los Angeles in 2016 and sells non-GMO and organic food ingredients worldwide.
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| Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States | Yes | Kosher, Halal | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| New Jersey supplier of natural gums and custom gum blends to food, pharmaceutical and industrial buyers.
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| Fenton, Missouri, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Bag | Not stated | |
| Missouri ingredient supplier selling bulk locust bean gum in standard and custom bulk formats.
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| Braintree, Massachusetts, United States | Yes | Kosher | None stated | 25 kg (55.11 lb) | Not stated | |
| Massachusetts wholesale bulk supplier of natural ingredients, selling from its own warehouse through a global network of manufacturing partners.
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| Casablanca, Morocco | Yes | Kosher, Halal | None stated | 25 kg poly-lined bag | Not stated | |
| Moroccan maker of carob derivatives including locust bean gum, using a chemical-free thermo-mechanical process.
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| Ragusa, Sicily, Italy | Yes | Kosher | BRC, ISO 22000 | 25 kg bag | Not stated | |
| Sicilian maker of SEEDGUM locust bean gum, with a plant of over 7,000 tons annual capacity and 25 years in the business.
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| Rouen, Normandy, France | Yes | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| French plant-ingredient group that makes locust bean gum with Keragum, the Moroccan carob maker it acquired.
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| Märstetten, Thurgau, Switzerland | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Swiss family company processing natural hydrocolloids since 1956, including locust bean gum.
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| Itasca, Illinois, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | 25 kg bag | Not stated | |
| Illinois-based global ingredient distributor selling food, beverage and nutrition ingredients.
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| Minto, New South Wales, Australia | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Australian chemical and ingredient distributor serving food, personal care, mining and other markets.
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| West Chester, Ohio, United States | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Ohio ingredient distributor offering custom repackaging, sourcing and order consolidation for food makers.
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| London, United Kingdom | Not stated | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| London-headquartered ingredient group selling CESAGUM locust bean gum, a natural gum from carob seeds, for dairy, sauce and condiment use.
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| Hamburg, Germany | Yes | Not stated | None stated | Not stated | Not stated | |
| Hamburg trader of natural gums and resins including acacia, guar, xanthan, karaya and locust bean gum.
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Locust bean gum suppliers by what you need
Grouped only by facts a supplier states on its own website. Where a supplier does not say, it is left out.
Organic certified locust bean gum suppliers
Kosher certified locust bean gum suppliers
Halal certified locust bean gum suppliers
Locust bean gum suppliers with SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS or PrimusGFS certification
Locust bean gum manufacturers
Sourcing risks
What goes wrong when sourcing locust bean gum
Supply sits in a few Mediterranean countries
Carob trees take years to bear, so new supply is slow to arrive. A 2021 FoodNavigator report citing IFF counted locust bean gum producers in Spain (5), Portugal (2), Morocco (2) and Italy (1), with almost no carryover feedstock from one year to the next. Several suppliers listed here process in Morocco, Spain, Italy and Turkey. Ask which country the seed and the gum came from.
Price cycles are steep
Locust bean gum has spiked before. In late 2017 DuPont raised its price by up to 30%, and trade reports put gum at EUR 16 to 20 per kg, up from EUR 8 to 9. In 2021 an IMR International analyst put prices above US$60 per kg and said they had more than doubled in a year. Ask how long a quote is valid and how a price change is notified.
Buyers switch gums, and that moves the crop price
When gum gets expensive, formulators reformulate with xanthan, guar or tara. In September 2025 a Mallorca carob growers' association said demand for locust bean gum had fallen as the market replaced it with substitutes, and expected pod prices of EUR 0.42 to 0.47 per kg. Low pod prices can discourage harvesting, which tightens the next crop.
One harvest a year, and pests
The carob pod is harvested once a year, at the end of summer, so a short crop affects the whole year. In September 2025 the Balearic sector said only about 50% of its carob would be harvested, against up to 70% in a normal year, citing the Xylosandrus beetle. Ask each supplier about current stock and when the new crop lots arrive.
Duty depends on where it was made
The US general duty rate for locust bean thickeners under HTS 1302.32.00 is Free. Extra duties can apply depending on the country of origin and they change often, so confirm landed cost with your customs broker before you lock a price.
The most common quality failures
- Viscosity that does not match the grade. Suppliers here state viscosity from about 1,600 cps up to 3,000 cps, and pet food grades go lower. Write the minimum viscosity into the spec with the test conditions (concentration, temperature, hydration method).
- Specks and color. Premium grades are sold as light and nearly speck-free, while standard grades carry more dark specks. Set a color and speck limit for clear or light products such as dairy and plant-based drinks.
- Poor hydration. Locust bean gum is only fully soluble after heating, typically to 80 to 90 C, and clumps if it is dumped into water. Match the grade and your process to the hydration step, and test in your own heat treatment.
- Purity and microbiology. JECFA limits for carob bean gum include loss on drying 14% max, total ash 1.2%, acid-insoluble matter 4%, protein 7%, lead 2 mg/kg, no starch, plate count 5,000 cfu/g, yeasts and molds 500 cfu/g, and no E. coli or Salmonella. Clarified (washed) gum is used to cut the microbial load. Ask for these results on every lot.
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What makes a locust bean gum supplier the best fit
There is no single best supplier. These are the criteria buyers use to pick the right one for their spec.
- Viscosity grade. Get the viscosity range and test method for the grade, not just the product name.
- Color and speck level. Ask for the color and speck count, and whether the gum is native or clarified.
- Origin and supply base. Know the country of the carob seed and where the gum was milled, and whether the supplier has its own processing.
- Food safety certification. Look for a GFSI-benchmarked scheme such as FSSC 22000 or BRCGS covering the plant.
- Organic, kosher and halal. Get the certificates if your label needs them, since many suppliers offer organic as a separate grade.
- Stock, lead time and backup. Get a lead time to your dock, ask about crop timing and price validity, and qualify a second source.
Locust bean gum supplier FAQ
Who are the best locust bean gum suppliers?
It depends on your spec. Buyers usually compare viscosity grade, color and speck level, origin and certifications. Waystation lists 19 suppliers with a dedicated locust bean gum page, including CAROB S.A., Gumix International and LBG Sicilia.
Is locust bean gum made in the US?
No supplier on this list says it makes locust bean gum in the US or Canada. Carob is a Mediterranean crop, and the makers listed here state plants in Spain, Italy, Morocco, Turkey and Switzerland. US suppliers resell imported gum.
Is organic locust bean gum available?
Yes. Barbagallo, Colony Gums, Gumix International, Jedwards International, KERAGUM, LBG Sicilia, Nexira and Willy Benecke each state an organic grade or organic availability.
How long are lead times for locust bean gum?
None of the suppliers here state a lead time on its page. Carob is harvested once a year at the end of summer, so ask for current stock, new crop timing and how long a quote holds.
What should I ask a locust bean gum supplier for?
A spec sheet with viscosity (and test method), color and speck level, a certificate of analysis for each lot with loss on drying, ash, acid-insoluble matter, protein, lead and micro results, plus origin and certification statements.
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Waystation started from its supplier discovery results and kept only suppliers whose own website has a page dedicated to locust bean gum. Table entries are what each supplier states on its own site as of November 2026; "Not stated" means it doesn't say. Manufacturer means the supplier says it makes locust bean gum, brand means it sells under its own consumer brand, distributor covers the rest. Listed alphabetically, no paid placement, not an endorsement. Corrections: info@waystationai.com.
Sources
- FoodNavigator, CP Kelco on soaring locust bean gum prices (2021)
- Food Ingredients First, locust bean gum shortage (2017)
- ARA Balears, only 50% of the Balearic carob will be harvested (September 2025)
- FAO JECFA monograph, Carob bean gum (INS 410)
- US tariff schedule, HTS 1302.32.00
- 21 CFR 184.1343, locust (carob) bean gum
- LBG Sicilia, SEEDGUM locust bean gum
- GKM, locust bean gum grades
- Efecan Ingredients, locust bean gum
- Gumix International, locust bean gum
- KERAGUM, our product
- CAROB S.A., quality and certifications
- Colony Gums, locust bean gum