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 MoreWhat Causes Color Differences in Carob Products?
Of the two carob powders sold under the same name, one can be light brown and the other can be almost as dark as cocoa. Similar differences are seen in carob crumb, molasses and even the gum obtained from the bean. This often brings to the mind of the consumer the questions "which one is real?" or "which one is of better quality?".
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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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How to Tell the Quality of Carob Powder?
The quality of carob powder cannot be understood by looking at a single feature. Color, smell and taste give the first impression; fineness, moisture, sand and foreign matter ratio determine the performance and safety of the product. In industrial purchases, measurable parameters such as mycotoxin, microbiology and certificate of analysis are added to these.
Read MoreTaurus Highland Honey: Highland Beekeeping in the Taurus Mountains, Flora and Quality Criteria
The Taurus Mountains are one of the rare mountain ranges that can be reached from the Mediterranean coast to plateaus above 2,000 meters in a few hours' journey. Beekeepers have been using this difference for centuries: the hives spend the winter and spring on the warm coastal plains, and when summer comes, they follow the flowering and move to the plateaus. The name "Taurus highland honey" is used to describe the honey produced from the nectar of thyme, geven and similar plants at these
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