Carob in the Pharmaceutical and Supplement Industry
Carob enters the pharmaceutical and supplement industry in two different ways: The carob gum obtained from the seed is investigated as an excipient in tablets and gels, while the D-pinitol found in pods is the subject of supplement products.
Read MoreCarob Molasses (Harnup Molasses): How It Is Made, Nutritional Value, Benefits and How to Choose
Carob molasses is a traditional product made by drawing the sugars and other water-soluble components of dried carob pods into water and then concentrating the liquid. In this guide we explain, with sources, how harnup molasses is made, its nutritional value and D-pinitol content, how quality is judged, why it crystallizes, how it differs from carob extract and carob syrup, how to use it, and what to look for when buying.
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