Carob Research Institutions and Scientific Studies
For many years, carob was seen as a "wild-picked, little-known" product; today, it has become an increasingly researched species in the fields of agriculture, forestry, food science and sustainability. Research institutes, universities and development agencies affiliated to the ministry in Turkey; In the world, universities of Mediterranean countries, international organizations and European Union-supported projects are working on carob.
Read MoreGlycemic Index of Carob
A single figure often circulates on the internet about the glycemic index of carob; However, there is no single and fixed glycemic index value for carob in the scientific literature. Measured values; It varies according to the type of product (flour, snack, syrup), measurement method and the content of the food tested.
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Carob Effect on Cholesterol: What Does Research Say?
The possible effect of carob on blood cholesterol is one of the most researched health topics about this fruit. Some controlled studies in people with high cholesterol have shown that special fiber preparations from carob may be associated with a decrease in LDL cholesterol.
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Carob Gut Microbiota and Prebiotic Effects
The gut microbiota is one of the most popular topics in nutritional research in recent years. Carob is also included in these studies due to its fiber, galactomannan and polyphenol content. Fermentation studies conducted in vitro show that carob gum and some carob products can be used by intestinal bacteria.
Read MoreCarob and Blood Sugar: Evaluation in Terms of Diabetes
Carob is a food that seems contradictory in terms of blood sugar due to its high natural sugar content on the one hand and its components such as dietary fiber and D-pinitol on the other. Therefore, definitive statements such as "carob lowers blood sugar levels" or "diabetics should not consume it at all" do not reflect the truth.
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