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product_id: 50408529
title: "Special Ingredients Locust Bean Gum Powder 250g Premium Quality - Suitable for Vegans, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container"
brand: "special ingredients"
price: "R1430"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50408529-special-ingredients-locust-bean-gum-powder-250g-premium-quality-suitable
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100% Vegan & Non-GMO Boosts viscosity & thickness Prevents ice crystal formation Special Ingredients Locust Bean Gum Powder 250g Premium Quality - Suitable for Vegans, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container

**Brand:** special ingredients
**Price:** R1430
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your recipes with the secret ingredient pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Special Ingredients Locust Bean Gum Powder 250g Premium Quality - Suitable for Vegans, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container by special ingredients
- **How much does it cost?** R1430 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- special ingredients enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted special ingredients brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Conscious:** Certified vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and packaged in recyclable containers for mindful chefs.
- • **Viscosity Mastery:** Transforms liquids into perfectly thickened textures for gourmet results.
- • **Stretchy Gel Power:** Creates ultra-flexible gels when paired with Xanthan Gum for innovative culinary creations.
- • **Freeze-Proof Formula:** Keeps frozen treats smooth by stopping ice crystals in their tracks.
- • **Liquid Lock Technology:** Prevents ingredient separation, ensuring consistent, luscious blends every time.

## Overview

Special Ingredients Locust Bean Gum Powder is a premium, vegan-friendly thickening agent sourced from Italy and produced in the UK. This 250g powder enhances viscosity, stabilizes frozen products by preventing ice crystals, and creates stretchable gels when combined with Xanthan Gum. Free from gluten, GMOs, and irradiation, it comes in a recyclable container, making it the perfect clean-label choice for health-conscious culinary professionals.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Increase the viscosity and thickness of liquids. Use to create fluid heat-stable gels
- Add to frozen products to prevent ice crystals from forming and to improve the texture
- A small amount added to a recipe can prevent the leeching of liquids
- Creates an extremely stretchy gel when blended with Xanthan Gum
- Suitable for Vegans Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiate

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 11 cm; 240 g |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Units | 250.0 gram |
| Manufacturer contact | Special Ingredients Ltd, Sheepbridge Busincss Centre, 655 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9ED. Tel: 01246 906247 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Country of origin of primary ingredient(s) | ITALY |
| LocationProducedIn of primary ingredient(s) | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Brand | SPECIAL INGREDIENTS |
| Format | Powder |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Speciality | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free |
| Caffeine content | caffeine free |
| Package Information | Can |
| Manufacturer | Special Ingredients Ltd |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you have the nutritional values for this product**
A: Thankyou for your email.VALUES PER 100gTotal Calories   335.4 Kcal Calories from Fat  0 Kcal Calories from Saturated Fat  0 Kcal Total Fat   <0.1 g Saturated Fat   0.01 g Polyunsaturated Fat   0 g Monounsaturated Fat  0.01 g Trans Fats   0.0 g Cholesterol   0 mg  Sodium    2620 mg  Potassium    524 mg Total Carbohydrate  77.2 g Dietary Fiber   77.2 g Soluble Fiber   75.0 g Insoluble Fiber  2.2 g Sugars   0 g Sugar Alcohol  0 g Other Carbohydrate  0 g Protein (Kjeldahl Nitrogen analysis)  6.64 g Vitamin A   0 IU Vitamin C   0 mg Calcium  16.5 mg  Iron    0.22 mg Moisture   6.92 g Ash   9.22 g OTHER ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS (per 100 grams) Thiamin   0 mg  Phosphorus   130 mg Riboflavin   0 mg  Iodine   0 mg  Niacin   0 mg  Magnesium   9.06 mg Vitamin D   0 IU  Zinc   0.03 mg Vitamin E   0 IU  Copper   0.02 mg Vitamin B-6   0 mg  Biotin   0 mg Folic Acid   0 mg  Pantothenic Acid   0 mg Vitamin B-12   0 mg

**Q: Is this pectin NH, i.e. Reversible and can be heated again?**
A: Yes it can be re-heated and dosage increased.

**Q: Is this actually food grade? It doesn't say explicitly and agar is obviously also sold for labs (and then it's not food grade).**
A: Yes it's food grade. The Special Ingredients company that sell this are suppliers of food ingredients and flavourings world wide and supply restaurants and catering companies.  Everything they sell is for consuming and is food grade.

**Q: how much do i add to make strawberry jam?**
A: I use 10 grams per 500 grams strawberries (hulled weight), 700 grams caster sugar, 180 ml water. Scale up or down as appropriate. I normally make many kilos of strawberry jam/preserves and for above quantities use about 50ml redcurrant juice (high in pectin) extracted from my small crop to add to the hulled strawberries. You can also experiment with preserving and jam sugars.  If you grow your own strawberries it is up to you how you use them. I don't grow them any more but know when to go to the market to get them when remaining shelf life is short... Wonderful bargains to be had but they have to be jammed in 24 hours. Be prepared for trial and error...

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A super quality thickener
*by P***. on 27 May 2025*

This is an excellent product and one that I use regularly in the kitchen. Provides a tasteless thickened texture and that is quite unlike gelatine or a jelly producing product. Can be used on literally anything that is in a liquid state so easy to thicken fruit juices into clear gels without any of the texture from pureeing, or thicken gravies more easily than cornflour etc as it dissolves and is incorporated more evenly... It does take a little time for the product to become fully hydrated and to final consistency, so whilst it states 'instant' it isn't actually quite that fast... Give it a few minutes to act and then recheck consistency before adding more otherwise you risk overdoing it... A little goes a long way so good value for money too...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good product.
*by M***T on 3 July 2025*

The media could not be loaded. Instead of buying very expensive jam sugar, I used this product combined with ordinary sugar this year, and it worked well. It is easy to use and it doesn't change jams' taste or colour and changing the amount of pectine, I could choose how thick or runny jams I'll have. I'll definitely suggest this product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works really well
*by T***. on 11 September 2024*

Tried this for the first time and am now a fan. No longer having to buy special jam sugars, just use regular granulated and add this. The amount you use depends on the volume you are making. Really works well for those fruits low in pectin to ensure a good set. Just mix the pectin powder with the sugar and cook as normal. Once tub is opened needs to be used within six months.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*