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Carob Gum Production Process: Peeling Methods
01 November 2026
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Locust bean gum (E410) is obtained by grinding the inner tissue of the carob kernel, called endosperm. However, it is not easy to reach this tissue; the hard and durable shell surrounding the seed must be removed without damaging the endosperm and germ. The most critical and most discussed stage of gum production is this debarkation process.
Read MoreCarob Sector in Spain and Portugal
31 October 2026
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Spain and Portugal are the two largest producers of carob in Europe and most likely in the world. In both countries, production is concentrated in certain coastal areas; the flesh of the fruit and especially the carob gum obtained from the seed is exported to the world through a developed processing industry.
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