Carob in the Pharmaceutical and Supplement Industry
Carob enters the pharmaceutical and supplement industry in two different ways: The carob gum obtained from the seed is investigated as an excipient in tablets and gels, while the D-pinitol found in pods is the subject of supplement products.
Read MoreCarob Extraction Technologies
What products such as carob must, molasses, syrup and extract have in common is that the soluble components in the fruit are transferred to a solvent, most often water. This stage is called extraction and the method used; It directly affects sugar yield, amount of phenolic compounds, taste, color and production time.
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Carob Sugars: Sucrose, Glucose, and Fructose
The most distinctive feature that distinguishes carob from other leguminous fruits is the high sugar content of the pulp. Most of this sweetness comes from sucrose; glucose and fructose are found in lower proportions, but in proportions that affect the taste and processing behavior of the product.
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Roasted and Raw Carob Powder Differences
Carob powder is not a uniform product. Crushed carob pieces can be roasted or ground raw before grinding. This is the only decision; It determines the color, smell, taste, chemical composition of the powder and in which products it will be used.
Read MoreNutritional Value of Carob Molasses
Carob molasses is a traditional product obtained by condensing the water-soluble components of the carob fruit, and most of its dry matter consists of sugars. It also contains minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium and phenolic compounds; however, these values vary widely from product to product.
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Carob Products Guide: Which Product Is For What?
Carob is one of the rare agricultural products that can produce a large number of products from a single fruit. Powder, broken, molasses and extract from the fleshy part of the fruit; flour rich in gum and protein from the seed; honey produced by bees is obtained from the flowers. This diversity can also make it difficult to choose the right product.
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What is D-Pinitol in Carob?
D-Pinitol is a compound that has been increasingly researched in recent years among the natural ingredients found in plant sources. In particular, it is used in insulin signaling, glucose metabolism and metabolic balance.
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