PRODUCTS / FOOD
Adding value through natural quality
Our highly viscous, light and speck-free locust bean gum, selected from the highest quality natural raw materials, is something we’ve become internationally recognised for.
This higher than the standard norm is the result of more than 20 years of specialisation and constant commitment to evolving both technologies and accuracy.
Our factory is one of the most modern locust bean plants in the world, with over 7.000 tonne capacity. Because of this, a higher level of automation has been achieved, food safety has increased, traceability has almost reached perfection and is now guaranteed by using a larger number of individual silos. Our new warehouse fully meets both safety requirements and logistical needs.
SEEDGUM® Certified organic also available.
The perfect ingredient for literally everything
Locust Bean Gum (or Carob Bean Gum) is a texturant ingredient derived from the seed of the leguminous carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). SEEDGUM® is completely natural and is one of the most used thickeners in the food industry, thanks to its unique functional properties and manufacturing process. As the required inclusion level is very low, this makes our range of products suitable for a huge number of foods, creating smoother and creamier textures while increasing shelf life in a nutritious and healthy way.
SEEDGUM® is only soluble after heating to 80-90 C°, depending on time and shear. Viscosity at 1% ranges from 2000 to 3500 cps. When used together with carrageenan or xanthan gum, SEEDGUM® generates a gel, suitable for a wide range of food systems as a thickening agent and in certain gel systems, as a texture modifier. The synergy with kappa carrageenan gives:
Reinforcement and flexibility of the carrageenan gels • Elastic texture and rich creamy ‘mouth’ feeling • Prevention of syneresis
An Italian taste masterclass
As one of the oldest hydrocolloids used in the food industry, Locust Bean Gum has unique properties in many applications – from ice cream, cream cheese and jelly products to sauces and dressings. Tastes, flavours and food that us Italians know more than a little bit about!
Together with our experience in carob seeds features, our special manufacturing process makes our SEEDGUM® range particularly efficient in improving both the yield and efficiency in the final applications. In short, making everything taste even more delicious.
Our best policy
As part of its policy to provide uncompromisingly quality products and services, LBG Sicilia puts its emphasis on the high quality of the materials, stock, work and services it purchases for its activity.
The company considers the supplier to be committed to the promotion of its interests and success.
The selection of the supplier shall be conducted in a fair process while utilising the following factors:
- The quality and reliability of the product.
- The efforts LBG Sicilia would have to make in order to adapt the supplier to the expected standards.
- The supplier’s business strength and its ability to fulfill obligations including, schedules and prices.
- Licenses, approvals and authorizations in the relevant field.
- Reputation, experience, recommendations and past connections.
No nasties, just nature
One of our differentiating points with the competition is that we don’t use any chemicals in LBG processing.
Our process is totally natural and avoids any kind of pollution. LBG Sicilia plant has been designed to guarantee the maximum safety and traceability through every single step of production.
Avoiding cross contamination and guaranteeing traceability are two of the must haves of the food industry of the future. In fact our ideal customer is the one who doesn’t simply compare the final product’s features but gives value to all the guarantees behind it.
We invite you to visit our plant, to see with your own eyes the innovations we have achieved in this field.
What great manufacturing looks like
Good manufacturing isn’t just about technology and machinery. It’s about passion and an ambition to create only the best. Our plant is probably the world’s most automated for locust bean gum, with an automatic packaging and palletising system that has the capacity of more than 4 tonnes per hour. We also expanded its production capacity up to 7.000 tonnes per year. As the grinding process of the endosperm may influence the product’s characteristics, we’ve refined the most advanced techniques to manufacture SEEDGUM®.
Our controlled production process makes sure that:
- the grain is dehusked by subsequent multistage mechanical treatments, to avoid any exposure to chemicals;
- the splits are carefully separated from the germ, after moderate crushing;
- grinding of the splits to obtain the flour is accurate and uncontaminated;
- quality/cost ratio is always monitored to achieve the best result;
- any risk of contamination or human error is averted by means of the advanced automation system and Bar Code Management;
- the product has no external contacts during the process.
Trust comes naturally
Because we manufacture SEEDGUM® in a modern plant utilising the latest technologies, our Technology Lab is a crucial step in the manufacturing process. Measurements and tests are performed through these carefully controlled steps:
- Analogic/Digital Viscometer for viscosity measurements
- Camera Microscope
- Rheometer for Rheology tests for the realisation of customised sensory requirements
- Optical Colorimeter to set Colour Standardisation on our locust bean gum grades
- Spectrophotometer for chemical analysis on our production
- Analytical measurement of black specks
All products are also available in the organic version along with our BRC, ISO 22000 and Kosher Certifications.
Extra quality grade 100% specks free
For high quality demanding applications where viscosity, purity and appearance are required at the top.
Packing:
25 kg. multi sheet (paper + HDPE) bags with thermoclosing valve.
Shelf life:
best before 18 months.
| Viscosity | 1% solution at 25 C° with Brookfield RVF spindle n°3 20 rpm |
| 3000 +/- 200 cps |
| Microbiological Standards | Total Plate Count | 1000 max |
| Mould and Yeast | 300 max | |
| E. coli | Negative | |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Granulation | on 60mesh | on 100mesh | on 140mesh | on 200mesh | on pan |
| / | / | 0-10% | 40-50% | 50-60% |
| Chemical | Humidity | 12% max |
| Ash | 1% max | |
| Fats | 1% max | |
| Proteins | 7% max | |
| PH | 5.5-7 | |
| Insoluble acids | 2% max | |
| Heavy metals | 20 ppm max | |
| Galactomannan | 78% min | |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm max | |
| Arsenic | 3 ppm max | |
| Lead | 2 ppm max | |
| Mercury | 1 ppm max | |
| Starch | negative | |
| Ethanol | negative |
Premium quality
For applications where high viscosity and superior appearance are required.
Packing:
25 kg. multi sheet (paper + HDPE) bags with thermoclosing valve.
Shelf life:
best before 18 months.
| Viscosity | 1% solution at 25 C° with Brookfield RVF spindle n°3 20 rpm |
| 3000 +/- 200 cps |
| Microbiological Standards | Total Plate Count | 1000 max |
| Mould and Yeast | 300 max | |
| E. coli | Negative | |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Granulation | on 60mesh | on 100mesh | on 140mesh | on 200mesh | on pan |
| / | 0-5% | 30-40% | 30-40% | 30-40% |
| Chemical | Humidity | 12% max |
| Ash | 1% max | |
| Fats | 1% max | |
| Proteins | 7% max | |
| PH | 5.5-7 | |
| Insoluble acids | 2% max | |
| Heavy metals | 20 ppm max | |
| Galactomannan | 78% min | |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm max | |
| Arsenic | 3 ppm max | |
| Lead | 2 ppm max | |
| Mercury | 1 ppm max | |
| Starch | negative | |
| Ethanol | negative |
Standard quality high viscosity
It is suited for applications where high viscosity is necessary
Packing:
25 kg. multi sheet (paper + HDPE) bags with thermoclosing valve.
Shelf life:
best before 18 months.
| Viscosity | 1% solution at 25 C° with Brookfield RVF spindle n°3 20 rpm |
| 2800 +/- 200 cps |
| Microbiological Standards | Total Plate Count | 1000 max |
| Mould and Yeast | 300 max | |
| E. coli | Negative | |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Granulation | on 60mesh | on 100mesh | on 140mesh | on 200mesh | on pan |
| / | 0-5% | 30-40% | 30-40% | 30-40% |
| Chemical | Humidity | 12% max |
| Ash | 1% max | |
| Fats | 1% max | |
| Proteins | 7% max | |
| PH | 5.5-7 | |
| Insoluble acids | 3% max | |
| Heavy metals | 20 ppm max | |
| Galactomannan | 76% min | |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm max | |
| Arsenic | 3 ppm max | |
| Lead | 2 ppm max | |
| Mercury | 1 ppm max | |
| Starch | negative | |
| Ethanol | negative |
Standard quality, medium viscosity
Recommended for its economy of use in applications where high viscosity and superior appearance are not critical.
Packing:
25 kg. multi sheet (paper + HDPE) bags with thermoclosing valve.
Shelf life:
best before 18 months.
| Viscosity | 1% solution at 25 C° with Brookfield RVF spindle n°3 20 rpm |
| min. 2400 cps |
| Microbiological Standards | Total Plate Count | 1000 max |
| Mould and Yeast | 300 max | |
| E. coli | Negative | |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Granulation | on 60mesh | on 100mesh | on 140mesh | on 200mesh | on pan |
| / | 0-10% | 30-40% | 30-40% | 30-40% |
| Chemical | Humidity | 14% max |
| Ash | 1% max | |
| Fats | 1% max | |
| Proteins | 7% max | |
| PH | 5.5-7 | |
| Insoluble acids | 3% max | |
| Heavy metals | 20 ppm max | |
| Galactomannan | 75% min | |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm max | |
| Arsenic | 3 ppm max | |
| Lead | 2 ppm max | |
| Mercury | 1 ppm max | |
| Starch | negative | |
| Ethanol | negative |
Standard quality, low viscosity
Recommended for its economy of use in applications where high viscosity and superior appearance are not critical.
Packing:
25 kg. multi sheet (paper + HDPE) bags with thermoclosing valve.
Shelf life:
best before 18 months.
| Viscosity | 1% solution at 25 C° with Brookfield RVF spindle n°3 20 rpm |
| 2200 +/- 200 cps |
| Microbiological Standards | Total Plate Count | 1000 max |
| Mould and Yeast | 300 max | |
| E. coli | Negative | |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Granulation | on 60mesh | on 100mesh | on 140mesh | on 200mesh | on pan |
| / | 0-10% | 30-40% | 30-40% | 30-40% |
| Chemical | Humidity | 14% max |
| Ash | 1% max | |
| Fats | 1% max | |
| Proteins | 7% max | |
| PH | 5.5-7 | |
| Insoluble acids | 3% max | |
| Galactomannan | 75% min | |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm max | |
| Arsenic | 3 ppm max | |
| Lead | 2 ppm max | |
| Mercury | 1 ppm max | |
| Starch | negative | |
| Ethanol | negative |
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