Product Details
Category
Stabilizers and Thickeners
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Synonyms
Carobbeanextract;carobflour;Carobgum;carobseedgum;ceratoniagum;fructoline;indalcaabv;johannisbrotmehl
Solubility
Ceratonia is dispersible in hot water, forming a sol having a pH 5.4–7.0 that may be converted to a gel by the addition of small amounts of sodium borate. In cold water, ceratonia hydrates very slowly and incompletely. Ceratonia is practically insoluble in ethanol.
Storage
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Melting Point
>200°C (dec.)
Product Description
Off-white to yellow-green powder. Odorless and tasteless, but acquires a leguminous taste when boiled in water.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
226.65954
Color
Off-White to Light Beige