What Causes Color Differences in Carob Products?
Of the two carob powders sold under the same name, one can be light brown and the other can be almost as dark as cocoa. Similar differences are seen in carob crumb, molasses and even the gum obtained from the bean. This often brings to the mind of the consumer the questions "which one is real?" or "which one is of better quality?".
Read MoreHow to Tell the Quality of Carob Powder?
The quality of carob powder cannot be understood by looking at a single feature. Color, smell and taste give the first impression; fineness, moisture, sand and foreign matter ratio determine the performance and safety of the product. In industrial purchases, measurable parameters such as mycotoxin, microbiology and certificate of analysis are added to these.
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