Is carob bean cooked when used as a thickener?
Many yoghurts contain carob bean gum as a thickener. Does anyone know if this is raw or cooked carob bean ?
Best Answer
Carob bean gum is extracted through industrial processes, not generally reproducible at home.
Per CAROB BEAN GUM Chemical and Technical Assessment (CTA)
The seeds are dehusked by treating the kernels with dilute sulfuric acid or with thermal mechanical treatment, elimination of the germ followed by milling and screening of the endosperm (native carob bean gum). The gum may be washed with ethanol or isopropanol to control the microbiological load (washed carob bean gum). It may also be further clarified (purified, extracted) by dispersing in hot water, recovery with isopropanol or ethanol, filtering, drying and milling, which is called as clarified (purified, extracted) carob bean gum. Clarified carob bean gum in the market is normally standardized with sugars for viscosity and /or reactivity.
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It offers an earthy, naturally sweet, and aromatic caramel flavour, making it excellent for baking, cooking, smoothies, and no-bake recipes. Use as a thickener, as well as a 1:1 substitute for cocoa.How do you cook carob?
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Locust bean gum is only slightly soluble in cold water (i.e. it doesn't dissolve very well) and must therefore be heated to about 80\xb0C (176\xb0F) for 20 \u2013 30 minutes for complete solubilisation and full viscosity in water (Garcia-Ochoa & Casas, 1992).How do you use locust bean gum as thickener?
It can be used as a stabilization agent in ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming or thickener in salad dressing. Combine synergistically with guar gum gum to make a thicker gel. When combined with xanthan gum, it creates a thin, yet elastic gel.Locust Bean Gum - (Carob Bean) Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Kosher Certified
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