Brix and Quality Criteria in Carob Molasses
The quality of carob molasses cannot be understood only by looking at its color or consistency. Measurable parameters such as brix (water-soluble dry matter), HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural), total ash, pH and sugar profile provide important information about how the product is produced and how it is stored.
Read MoreNutritional Value of Carob Molasses
Carob molasses is a traditional product obtained by condensing the water-soluble components of the carob fruit, and most of its dry matter consists of sugars. It also contains minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium and phenolic compounds; however, these values vary widely from product to product.
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Carob 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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