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WTF – Locust Bean Gum? Your Friendly Neighborhood Hydrocolloid
Locust Bean Gum, or carob gum, is an easy natural addition to any modern pantry for its versatility and ability to thicken and gel. Get into the swing with LBG… on this week’s WTF.
Product Links:
Locust Bean Gum
Recipe Links:
Timeless Tea Egg
Essence of Mushroom Gel Noodle
Quick and Rich Miso Ramen Broth
Ramen Inspired Deviled Egg
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Comments (5)
January 28, 2019 10:42 am
Hello,
I bought your kit to make mushroom noodles as seen in the secret of locust bean gum video. I was wondering if, instead of using 3.5 pounds of chopped mushrooms, one could simply re-hydrate dried mushrooms and use that liquid.
Thanks,
Peter
January 28, 2019 11:03 am
Yes, you could use the liquid from reconstituted dried mushrooms.
August 15, 2019 1:03 pm
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July 26, 2020 8:32 pm
Can use Locust Besn Gun when making ice cream using Coconut milk?
July 26, 2020 8:39 pm
Yes, you will have to experiment with the ratios to figure out what works best for your recipe. Typical usage range is between 0.15% – 0.75%.