Carob 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.
Read MoreRoasted Carob: Roasting Process, Aroma and Uses
When raw, carob has a sweet but distinctive, slightly sour smell. When roasted, its color darkens, gaining notes reminiscent of cocoa and coffee. This transformation makes carob the basic raw material of many products, from coffee substitutes to cocoa substitutes, from syrups to liqueurs.
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How is Carob Processed? Crushing, Separating and Grinding
Carob pods are not used directly in industry as they come from the field. First, it is selected and cleaned, then broken and the kernels are separated from the fleshy part. This single step divides the pod into two separate product branches: broken (kibble), powder and molasses from the fleshy part; carob gum and germ flour are obtained from the kernel.
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Carob Products Guide: Which Product Is For What?
Carob is one of the rare agricultural products that can produce a large number of products from a single fruit. Powder, broken, molasses and extract from the fleshy part of the fruit; flour rich in gum and protein from the seed; honey produced by bees is obtained from the flowers. This diversity can also make it difficult to choose the right product.
Read MoreWhat Is Carob Kibble (Granules)?
Carob crumb or granule is a natural material obtained during the processing of ripe and dried carob fruits, especially by controlled breaking of the pulp part of the fruit.
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