Reflux prevention support
Controlled thickening is the mechanism most AR formulas rely on to reduce regurgitation frequency.
Application
Locust Bean Gum for Baby Food & Nutrition
LBG is used at low dosage to increase formula viscosity in a controlled way, helping reduce reflux while maintaining a smooth, easy-to-feed consistency.
Anti-reflux (AR) infant formula is one of the more demanding applications for any thickener: dosage has to be precise and repeatable since the product feeds infants, and the ingredient itself has to be well-characterized enough to satisfy infant nutrition regulatory requirements.
The Challenge
Infant reflux and inconsistent formula viscosity are common formulation challenges in baby nutrition products.
The LBG Solution
LBG is used at low dosage to increase formula viscosity in a controlled way, helping reduce reflux while maintaining a smooth, easy-to-feed consistency.
Technical Benefits
Controlled, gentle viscosity
Thickens predictably at low dosage without making the formula difficult to feed.
Stabilization across shelf life
Viscosity stays consistent from production through the product's shelf life.
Naturally sourced ingredient
Fits the clean, minimal-ingredient formulation goals common in infant nutrition.
Recommended Dosage & Grade
0.1% – 0.3%Recommended dosage range
A-01 for precise, consistent viscosity control.Grade recommendation
Formulation Considerations
Because consistency matters more here than in almost any other application, we recommend A-01 for its tighter viscosity specification. Formulators should confirm regional regulatory requirements for anti-reflux additives on their end; INCOM provides full documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS) to support those submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions: LBG in Baby Food & Nutrition
How does LBG help with infant reflux?
It thickens the formula slightly and predictably, which is what anti-reflux (AR) formulas rely on. It doesn't change the nutritional profile.
Why A-01 specifically for baby food?
Infant nutrition needs batch-to-batch consistency more than almost any other application, and A-01's tighter viscosity spec gives formulators less to worry about.
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