KERAGUM at the Fi Europe 2024
KERAGUM is thrilled to announce its participation in Fi Europe 2024, taking place from November 19 to 21 at Messe Frankfurt. This premier event will showcase over 1,500 exhibitors and...
KERAGUM SA is a Morocco-based company specializes in the production of natural carob derivatives, including Locust Bean Gum (LBG).
KERAGUM SA is a Morocco-based company specializes in the production of natural carob derivatives, including Locust Bean Gum (LBG). The company is committed to providing sustainable, traceable, and high-quality ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Our latest thermo-mechanical technology is 100% natural, offering efficiency that drives competitiveness.
LBG (Locust Bean Gum) is a natural texturizing agent.
Our KERAGUM range of LBG locust bean gum (E410), are extracted from the endosperm of the seeds of the endemic carob tree (Ceratonia Siliqua), native to the Mediterranean basin.
They are vegetable- based thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers and flavoring agents.
Packaging: Alimentary Poly-lined bags of 25 kg (55.1 Lbs)
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Our KERAGUM products complie with the specification of FAO/WHO, JEFCA, EU directives ( E410), Japanese Standard for Food Additives, FOOD CHEMICALS Codex and FDA.
They are also certified Kosher, Halal, and GMO free according to the International definitions and regulations.
Our KERAGUM range of locust bean gum (E410), are extracted from the endosperm of the seeds of the endemic carob tree (Ceratonia Siliqua), native to the Mediterranean basin. They are vegetable-based thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers and flavoring agents. They consist of high molecular weight galactomannans polysaccharides, that has the capacity to form very viscous solutions at relatively low concentrations, which are almost not affected by pH, temperature or salts.
The level required for their use is low, compared to their benefits, giving our products a place of choice for a wide range of applications : ice cream/milk, water ice, yogurt fruit, cream cheese, sauces, dressings, jelly products ..etc.
Contact us for usage levels guidelines.
• Carob tree: essentially endemic, participate to stop desertification, small need of water and more often no fertilizers.
• Process: No use of chemicals, no effluents, low carbon footprint, 30% of renewable energy.
• By products: animal feed
• Direct and immediate connect and strong relationship with farmers, social actions.
• All natural, free from chemicals (clean labels)
• Neutral taste and odor (does not alter taste or nutritious of final product)
• Gives body and a creamy texture with a pleasant mouthfeel.
• Excellent syneresis control
• Reduces ice-crystal growth and give freeze-thaw stability
• Gelling agent and shows strong synergies to improve gel strength when combined with other Hydrocolloids (Carrageenan, Xanthan ..)
• Good stabilizing effect on proteins
• Increase shelf life
• Easy to process with and almost no interactions with other ingredients
• Sensorial aspects: appears as off-White with almost no odor, no off-flavour.
• Viscosity: 2000 - 3000 cps
• Negative to Salmonella, Coliforms, Starch, and Ethanol.
• Fats: max 1%
• Packaging: Alimentary Poly-lined bags of 25kg ( 55.1 Lbs)
We can also respond to particular needs of our customers, arbitrating on viscosity, appearance, mesh size, and economics.
Do not hesitate to contact us!
Our KERAGUM products complie with the specification of FAO/WHO, JEFCA, EU directives ( E410), Japanese Standard for Food Additives, FOOD CHEMICALS Codex and FDA.
They are also certified Kosher, Halal, and GMO free according to the International definitions and regulations.
Interested in our product? Whether you need samples or have questions, we’re here to help! Contact us to explore how we can meet your needs.
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KERAGUM is thrilled to announce its participation in Fi Europe 2024, taking place from November 19 to 21 at Messe Frankfurt. This premier event will showcase over 1,500 exhibitors and...
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