Raw Material Selection
Carob seeds sourced from their natural Mediterranean growing region.
Quality & Certificates
Built on Nature. Proven by Science.
Batch-level quality control, internationally recognized certification and a dedicated R&D laboratory back every shipment INCOM sends.
What "Quality" Means at INCOM
We test every batch before it ships, and we've built an ISO 22000-certified process and an in-house R&D lab around that habit over the past four decades. It started as a personal standard for founder Memduh Yıldırım. Now it's just how the company runs.
Certifications
INCOM products are certified to meet international food safety and religious dietary standards.
ISO 22000
Food safety management system certification covering the full production process.
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R&D Laboratory
In-house testing, every batch
INCOM's R&D laboratory runs viscosity, particle size, moisture and microbiological testing on every production batch, supporting both quality assurance and application-specific technical guidance for customers formulating with LBG.
Quality Control Process
From raw carob seed intake to final shipment, every stage is checked.
Controlled Processing
Milling and refining calibrated to target viscosity ranges for each grade.
Batch Testing
Viscosity, pH, moisture and microbiological testing before release.
CoA Issued
Certificate of Analysis generated per batch for shipment documentation.
Export Packaging
25 kg kraft bags, export-ready palletization for FCL/LCL shipment.
Technical Support
Post-shipment application support from our R&D team.
Frequently Asked Quality Questions
What does E410 mean?
E410 is the European Union food additive code for Locust Bean Gum, confirming it as an approved, natural thickening and stabilizing agent for food use across the EU.
Is INCOM ISO 22000 certified?
Yes. INCOM holds ISO 22000 food safety management system certification, covering the full production process from raw carob seed intake to finished, packaged product.
Does INCOM provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment?
Yes, a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis is issued for every qualified shipment, alongside the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Is INCOM Locust Bean Gum Halal and Kosher certified?
Yes, INCOM Locust Bean Gum is certified Halal and Kosher, supporting customers with religious dietary compliance requirements in their target markets.
How does INCOM test each production batch?
INCOM's in-house R&D laboratory tests viscosity, pH, moisture and microbiological parameters on every batch before a Certificate of Analysis is issued and the batch is released for shipment.
Certified Quality
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Our team can send ISO, Halal, Kosher and E410 documentation for your import records.
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