Comparing E410 - Locust bean gum vs E1403 - Bleached starch

Synonyms
E410
Locust bean gum
Carob bean gum
Carob gum
garrofin gum
peruvian carob gum
E1403
Bleached starch
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Popular questions
  1. Is locust bean gum bad for you?

    No—locust bean gum (E410) is generally recognized as safe, and EFSA sets an ADI of “not specified”; most people tolerate the small amounts used in foods, though larger amounts can cause gas or loose stools.

  2. Can dogs have locust bean gum?

    Yes, small amounts as found in commercial dog foods are generally safe and commonly used as a thickener; too much may cause mild digestive upset in sensitive dogs.

  3. Is carob bean gum bad for you?

    No—carob (locust) bean gum is considered safe at typical food levels; it has low toxicity, though high intakes can cause bloating or loose stools in some people.

  4. Can dogs have carob bean gum?

    Yes, in the small quantities used in pet foods it’s generally safe for dogs, but large amounts may lead to gas or soft stools.

  5. Can dogs eat locust bean gum?

    In small amounts, yes—it's commonly used in dog foods and treats and considered safe; avoid large quantities that could upset the stomach.

  1. How is bleached starch used in food?

    As a thickener and stabiliser (and sometimes to aid emulsification), it improves texture, body, and consistency while standardising whiteness in products like soups, sauces, dressings, fillings, and desserts.

  2. How is tapioca starch bleached?

    By treating the wet starch with approved oxidising agents—commonly hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite—under controlled conditions, then thoroughly washing and drying; this boosts whiteness and reduces off-odours.

  3. What foods have bleached starch?

    It’s found in soups and sauces, salad dressings, bakery creams and fillings, confectionery, dairy desserts and puddings, and some ready-to-drink beverages, typically labelled as “bleached starch” or E1403.

  4. What is bleached starch used for?

    To thicken and stabilise foods, improve whiteness and clarity, help suspend ingredients, and reduce water separation in a range of processed foods.

  5. What is the e number of bleached starch?

    E1403.