Differences Between Carob Syrup and Molasses
Dark, fluid and sweet products obtained from carob; It is called by different names such as "molasses", "syrup", "essence" or "carob syrup" and "carob molasses" in English. These names sometimes refer to the same product, and sometimes to products that are different in terms of production method, density and composition. This can lead to confusion for both consumers and wholesale buyers.
Read MoreCarob Extract: Is There a Difference Between "Ekstrakt" and "Ekstre"?
The expressions "carob extract" and "carob extract" are used side by side in the market, product catalogs and scientific publications; this leads many buyers to think that they are two separate products. In fact, both words are the Turkish equivalents of the English concept of "extract" and describe the product formed by the components extracted from carob with the help of a solvent.
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What Causes Crystallization (Sugaring) in Carob Molasses?
Sugar crystals appearing at the bottom or on the edges of the jar are a common situation encountered by those who use carob molasses. This phenomenon, popularly called "sugaring", is often interpreted as the product being spoiled or sugar being added to the molasses. However, crystallization is a process that can occur in dense sugar solutions depending on physical rules.
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