Do Carob Products Have Added Sugar?
The distinct sweetness of carob products often begs the question "Is sugar added to it?" However, carob fruit naturally contains high amounts of sucrose, glucose and fructose; the sweetness of carob powder and molasses comes mainly from these natural sugars.
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The most distinctive feature that distinguishes carob from other leguminous fruits is the high sugar content of the pulp. Most of this sweetness comes from sucrose; glucose and fructose are found in lower proportions, but in proportions that affect the taste and processing behavior of the product.
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