Carob bean gum
Other names locust bean gum, E410
Carob bean gum: low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Carob bean gum is milled from the seed of the carob pod, and it is what keeps ice cream smooth. It is a chain of sugars, and sugars are not what bacteria decarboxylate into an amine.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does carob bean gum affect?
Carob bean gum is notable for histamine. Clear on tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does carob bean gum contain histamine?
Carob bean gum contains only low levels of histamine. Carob bean gum is milled from the seed of the carob pod, and it is what keeps ice cream smooth. It is a chain of sugars, and sugars are not what bacteria decarboxylate into an amine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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