Locust bean gum is a natural galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. It functions as a thickener, stabiliser and gelling agent that modifies rheology and improves texture in food products, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It is a white to off-white powder. Recorded grades include food, cosmetic. Packaging formats include 25 kg bag, 500 kg big bag, bulk. Food use as E 410 is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions. Pharmaceutical use requires the applicable pharmacopoeia grade.