Carob and Calcium Content
Carob is a fruit that attracts attention especially in terms of calcium and potassium when its mineral composition is examined. In some sources, expressions such as "carob contains more calcium than milk" are encountered. Although this statement seems correct in terms of 100-gram values, a more balanced evaluation is required when portion, usage and absorption are taken into account.
Read MoreFertilization in Carob Tree
Carob is a tree that is traditionally hardly fertilized, as it can grow even on poor soils. However, studies show that nitrogen in particular can increase fruit production in older gardens. What is interesting is this: Although carob is a legume, it does not form nodules on its roots and cannot bind nitrogen from the air.
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Minerals Found in Carob: Potassium, Magnesium and Others
Carob is a fruit that attracts attention with its mineral content as well as its sugars and fiber. Scientific studies show that the most abundant mineral in the pulp of the carob fruit is potassium, followed by calcium, and magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper and manganese are also present in certain amounts.
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