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What is Carob Fiber and Where is it Used?
28 October 2026
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In addition to sugar, the pulp of the carob fruit contains a significant amount of dietary fiber and polyphenols. After the sugars are removed with water, the remaining, insoluble fiber-rich part can be processed into a functional food ingredient called "carob fiber". What distinguishes this fiber from many other fiber sources is that it carries a high amount of polyphenols due to its structure.
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20 October 2026
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Carob is one of the fruits rich in dietary fiber. However, what distinguishes carob fiber from other fiber sources is not only its quantity, but also its quality: The fiber from the fruit flesh is predominantly insoluble and contains significant amounts of polyphenols. Carob gum, obtained from the seed, is a water-soluble and thickening fiber.
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