Misconceptions About Carob
Carob is a food in Turkey surrounded by both traditional knowledge and claims circulating on the internet. Expressions such as "makes blood", "does not contain sugar", "weakens", "is more nutritious than cocoa in every aspect" are frequently repeated. Some of these statements are true, some are partially true, and some do not coincide with measured data.
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Carob is a fruit that attracts attention especially in terms of calcium and potassium when its mineral composition is examined. In some sources, expressions such as "carob contains more calcium than milk" are encountered. Although this statement seems correct in terms of 100-gram values, a more balanced evaluation is required when portion, usage and absorption are taken into account.
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