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Side-by-Side Comparison Food Additives & E-Numbers

E410: Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Gum / LBG) vs. E960: Steviol Glycosides (Reb-A / Stevia Extract)

Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.

Comparing:

E410: Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Gum / LBG)

E960: Steviol Glycosides (Reb-A / Stevia Extract)

Highlight Diffs (12)

E410: Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Gum / LBG) →

E410 (Locust Bean Gum / LBG) is a galactomannan polysaccharide milled from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). INS 410, ADI is Not Limited (Quantum Satis), providing smooth melt-down and freeze-thaw ice crystal inhibition in premium ice creams.

View full E410: Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Gum / LBG) spec sheet →

E960: Steviol Glycosides (Reb-A / Stevia Extract) →

E960 (Steviol Glycosides / Rebaudioside A) is a natural zero-calorie sweetener water-extracted from the leaves of the Stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana). INS 960a, ADI is 4 mg/kg bw/day (as steviol equivalents), providing 250–350x sucrose sweetness.

View full E960: Steviol Glycosides (Reb-A / Stevia Extract) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

12 Parameters

Parameter / Spec	E410: Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Gum / LBG)	E960: Steviol Glycosides (Reb-A / Stevia Extract)
E-Number Code	E410	E960
INS / Codex Number	INS 410	INS 960a / 960c
Functional Class	Thickener, Stabilizer, Syneresis Inhibitor	Natural High-Intensity Sweetener
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)	Not Limited (Quantum Satis)	4 mg / kg body weight per day (as steviol equivalents)
Common Target Foods	Ice creams (prevents icy graininess), cream cheeses, infant formula thickeners, fruit sauces	Natural zero-calorie sodas (Zevia), flavored yogurts, protein shakes, tabletop drops
Dietary Compliance	100% Vegan (Carob tree seed endosperm), Halal, Kosher	100% Vegan (Stevia leaf water extraction), Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO
Safety Approval	EFSA Authorized / FDA GRAS (21 CFR 184.1343)	EFSA Authorized / FDA GRAS Notices (GRN 252)
Mannose to Galactose Ratio	4 : 1 (High mannose backbone requires heating to 85°C for full hydration)	—
Primary Mechanism	Synergistically cross-links with xanthan gum and carrageenan to form elastic gels and halt ice crystallization	—
Relative Sweetness Index	—	250 – 350x Sucrose (Reb-A >98%)
Caloric Value	—	0.0 kcal / g kcal/g
Glycemic Index (GI)	—	0 (Zero effect on blood glucose or insulin)

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