Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- pharma
Locust bean gum
CAS 37231-31-5
Binder · Deodorizer · Dye
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 32 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Locust bean gum appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|food
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- substance_class:structurally diverse
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 32 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Film former, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 32 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Film former, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 74.25 mg
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 74.25 mgSource →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
USUSDA FoodData Centralobserved in branded food ingredient statementsObserved in 2 USDA branded foods including 1.5OZ LITEHOUSE CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, 1.5OZ LITEHOUSE JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING.
- Observed in 2 USDA branded foods including 1.5OZ LITEHOUSE CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, 1.5OZ LITEHOUSE JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Locust bean gum. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it appears
Prevalence of Locust bean gum in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
32
Brands
6
Personal careFood and drug
Typical roles
BinderDeodorizerDyeEmulsifierFilm formerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceSoftener and conditioner
