https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:41:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/locust-bean-gum#post-667116 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:30:10 +0000 SugarplumsMom 667116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should add that I'm not exactly sure if it's in fact the gum or flour that's used because they only sell the porridge in some parts of the EU and my translation might be off. I've read that Carob tree flour is a chocolate substitute made from the pods, whereas the gum is made from the seeds. DH's Swedish and he didn't even know what it was. But it's a very common ingredient in ice cream and crème fraîche here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/locust-bean-gum#post-667115 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:14:29 +0000 SugarplumsMom 667115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have experience with feeding your LO locust bean gum that's made from Carob Tree pods? I've been trying out a porridge for babies with milk protein intolerance that's also gluten free, it's called Sinlac, made by Nestle. DD has it everyday and she seems to really like it. She's been doing so well that we decided to also reintroduce milk (with her allergy doctor's encouragement) using her old formula. Well her hives are returning and I'm trying to figure out if it's the milk or perhaps a long term use of the porridge. </p> <p>I immediately think it's the milk, but I just wanted to check in case anyone else has used locust bean gum before. Apparently, it's commonly added to applesauce. The tree is virtually pest-free so it's more organic, so it might be added into some organic apple sauce?</p> <p>If you ever had your LO eating it regularly, I'd love to hear from you!</p> <p>Here's some info on the tree: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceratonia_siliqua" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceratonia_siliqua</a> </p>