ILCARGUM® is the powder obtained by processing the carob seeds, by an highly technological plant and a thermo-mechanical process that preserve the excellent Mediterranean carob properties.

ILCARGUM® is tasteless and off-white with very high viscosity: its ability to adsorb water up to 40% makes it an excellent thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier and gelling agent.

On labels, it is indicated as E410, being a hot-soluble food additive with thickening properties. It acts as a "flour" that facilitates food processing, meeting various preparation needs. This product is gluten-free and allergen-free.

Carob is a fruit with multiple beneficial properties for the body and is entirely processed here in ILCAR. With over 100 years of activity in the field, we are experts in carob and have mastered all its transformation processes. View ABOUT US.

Moving towards a more conscious diet, in search of healthier alternatives, carob is undergoing a revaluation by the food industry and consumers. A naturally sweet product suitable for celiacs and diabetics, free of fats and of exciting substances and rich in beneficial properties for our body.