Applications
One Natural Ingredient. Countless Possibilities.
INCOM Locust Bean Gum delivers controlled viscosity, creamy texture and dependable stability across nine food and industrial application areas.
Locust Bean Gum (LBG) is a single raw ingredient with a wide functional range: the same galactomannan that thickens ice cream also binds moisture in sausages, stabilizes infant formula, and controls viscosity in natural cosmetics. What changes from one application to the next isn't the ingredient, but the dosage and the grade, A-01 or A-02, chosen to match the texture and processing conditions each product needs. The nine pages below cover the applications INCOM's R&D team supports most often, each with dosage guidance, grade recommendations and formulation considerations specific to that use case.
Dosage & Grade Quick Reference
A starting point for each application — see the individual page for full formulation guidance.
| Application | Typical Dosage | Recommended Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts | 0.1% – 0.3% | A-01 |
| Dairy Products | 0.1% – 0.4% | A-01 |
| Meat Products | 0.2% – 0.6% | A-02 |
| Baby Food & Nutrition | 0.1% – 0.3% | A-01 |
| Bakery & Confectionery | 0.1% – 0.5% | A-02 |
| Sauces & Dressings | 0.2% – 0.6% | A-02 |
| Pet Food | 0.2% – 0.7% | A-02 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 0.1% – 0.5% | A-01 |
| Industrial Uses | Application dependent | A-02 |
Browse by Category
Nine applications, grouped by industry.
Food & Nutrition
7 applicationsPersonal Care & Industrial
2 applicationsFrequently Asked Questions About LBG Applications
What industries use Locust Bean Gum?
Locust Bean Gum is used across food manufacturing (ice cream, dairy, meat, bakery, sauces, baby food, pet food), cosmetics and personal care, and select industrial processes such as paper sizing and textile printing.
How do I choose between INCOM's A-01 and A-02 grades?
A-01 (2800–3000 cps) is the higher-viscosity grade, best where maximum body and freeze-thaw stability matter, such as ice cream, baby food and fine cosmetic texture control. A-02 (2400–2600 cps) is a more cost-efficient, versatile grade used across sauces, bakery, meat and industrial applications.
Can Locust Bean Gum be used in more than one application within the same product?
Yes. Many manufacturers use LBG across multiple product lines, since dosage and grade are adjusted per formulation rather than the ingredient itself changing.
Do you provide application-specific technical support?
Yes, INCOM's R&D team provides formulation guidance, recommended dosage ranges and grade selection support for each application. Use the contact form to request technical support for your specific use case.