Binders and Extenders

Carrageenan, Locust bean gum, and Xanthan gum blend

Parameters

Chart entries: 1
Purposes: To extend and stabilize product
Curing agent: no

9 CFR 424.21, chart at paragraph (c). eCFR as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04.

Permitted uses and amounts

Carrageenan, Locust bean gum, and Xanthan gum blend, as listed in 9 CFR 424.21(c)
Class	Purpose	Products	Amount
Binders and Extenders	To extend and stabilize product	Breading mix; sauces (meat only) and various poultry products	In combination, not to exceed 0.5 percent of formulation; not permitted in combination with other binders approved for use in cured pork products; in accordance with 21 CFR 172.620, 172.623, 172.626, 184.1343, and 172.695.

Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 9, 9 CFR 424.21. Parsed from eCFR XML as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04. Read the section