Aflatoxin and Food Safety in Carob Consumption
Aflatoxins are compounds produced by some types of mold and are among the most monitored natural contaminants in terms of food safety. This issue is also important for carob, as products stored by drying, such as dried fruits, nuts and grains, carry the risk of mold in unsuitable conditions.
Read MoreQuality Standards in Carob Exports
When exporting carob, the first thing buyers look at is often not the price, but the quality specification of the product. Humidity, foreign matter, mycotoxins, infestation and microbiological values are the main criteria that determine whether a batch will be accepted or not.
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Sample and Laboratory Analysis in Carob Trade
The most concrete basis of trust between the buyer and the seller in the trade of carob and carob products is the representative sample and the laboratory analyzes performed on this sample. Moisture, sugar, ash, protein, mineral, HMF and adulteration tests; It becomes part of the specification according to the type of product and its intended use.
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