Aflatoxin and Food Safety in Carob Consumption
Aflatoxins are compounds produced by some types of mold and are among the most monitored natural contaminants in terms of food safety. This issue is also important for carob, as products stored by drying, such as dried fruits, nuts and grains, carry the risk of mold in unsuitable conditions.
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Carob is a fruit that loses water spontaneously while ripening on the tree and can be stored for a long time under the right conditions. However, this durability depends on the correct management of humidity, temperature and storage hygiene after harvest. Pods that are inadequately dried or kept in a humid environment increase the risk of mold, loss of quality and insect damage.
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Dried Carob Fruit Buying Guide
Dried carob is a fruit that is offered for sale by collecting and cleaning the pods that ripen and dry on the tree. It can be consumed as a snack and is also the raw material of products such as molasses, powder and broken. Therefore, both a person who buys a few kilos for consumption at home and a business that buys by tons for production should pay attention to the same basic quality marks.
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