Use of Carob in Animal Feed
Carob was a fruit fed to animals in the Mediterranean basin long before it entered the human diet. Today, carob pods, kibble, pulp and germ flour remaining after obtaining gum from the seed are among the raw materials used in the feed industry. These products, which are rich in sugar and low in protein; It attracts attention especially as an energy source and flavor enhancer.
Read MoreWhat is Carob Peel and Where is it Used?
The expression "carob peel" is often used in everyday language for the fleshy, sweet part of the fruit that remains after the seeds are removed. In technical language, when the word "shell" is mentioned, the hard, brown cover surrounding the seed comes to mind. When these two concepts are confused with each other, both the consumer and the raw material buyer may refer to the wrong product.
Read MoreCarob Kibble Quality Grades
Carob kibble is the fleshy parts obtained during the separation of the fruit from its seeds and is often referred to as "carob cracked" or "granule" in Turkish. It is used as a raw material in many areas from molasses and must production to roasted powder, from animal feed to beverage industry.
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