E410 - Locust bean gum
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E410 is locust bean gum, a thickener ground from carob seeds.
The same carob tree that grows across the Mediterranean. Its seeds are ground into a powder that thickens ice cream, cream cheese and desserts and makes them creamy.
How common is it? 1.3% of the products we checked, 225 in all, led by chocolate and sweets and cheese.
E410 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Locust bean gum |
| Also listed as | carob bean gum |
| Function | Thickener / stabiliser |
| Origin | Plant, mineral or synthetic |
| Vegan / vegetarian | Yes / Yes |
Is E410 vegan?
Yes. E410 has no animal source, so it suits both vegans and vegetarians.