Carob Demand in the Middle East and Gulf Countries
Carob is not a foreign product to the Middle East; the natural distribution area of the tree also includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt. The most visible face of demand in the region is the carob drink called "kharoub", which comes to iftar tables during Ramadan, and Lebanon's deep-rooted carob molasses tradition.
Read MoreWhat Is Carob Sherbet (Harnup Sherbet)?
Carob sherbet is a sweet drink prepared from carob fruit or molasses obtained from the fruit and molasses, usually served cold. "Carob" is the name of carob, especially used in the southern regions of Turkey and the Arab world. Sherbet, on the other hand, is the general name of non-alcoholic sweet drinks prepared from fruits, flowers and spices in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Read MoreHow to Make Carob Tea?
Carob tea is a caffeine-free and naturally slightly sweet drink prepared by steeping or boiling carob pods or cracks in water. In different regions of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, it is an old tradition to prepare carob fruit as a hot or cold drink; today, it can be easily made at home due to its simple preparation.
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