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Factors Affecting Carob Prices
24 October 2026
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Carob prices have experienced remarkable increases and fluctuations in producing countries in recent years. There is not a single reason behind these fluctuations; There are many factors that affect each other, such as yield, seed demand, climate, exchange rates, product quality and logistics.
Read MoreCarob Seed: Structure, Locust Bean Gum (E410), Uses and Sales
08 September 2026
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The carob seed is a small part of the pod by weight, yet economically its most valuable: its endosperm yields locust bean gum (carob bean gum, E410), one of the food industry's key natural thickeners. In this guide we explain, with sources, the structure of the seed, how the gum is produced, its uses, germ meal, the truth behind the carat legend, the seed market and what to check when buying.
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