| abstract |
A method is provided for increasing the cold water solubility of locust bean gum which comprises adding a predetermined amount of water to the dry gum and subjecting it to an increase in temperature while applying agitation, compression and shear, as in a cooker-extruder. In a preferred embodiment, guar gum is mixed with the locust bean gum in order to enhance the solubility and viscosity characteristics of the final product. |