Utilization of Carob Waste and Circular Economy
When carob is processed, gum is obtained from the kernel, flour, molasses or sugar syrup is obtained from the fruit flesh; each of these processes leaves behind by-products such as pulp, seed shell and germ. The circular economy approach aims to evaluate these streams as raw materials for new products instead of being seen as waste.
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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.
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