Carob Bars and Snacks
Carob; It is a versatile raw material that can play different roles in snack products with its powder, molasses, crumbs and fiber. It can be used as a sweetener and flavoring in energy bars, as a binder in molasses form, as a cocoa alternative coating with its powder, and as a fiber source in extruded products. Its caffeine-free nature and natural sweetness also make it interesting for snack manufacturers.
Read MoreCarob Fruit: How to Eat It, Nutritional Value, Benefits and How to Choose It
Carob fruit (harnup, a regional Turkish name for carob) is a legume pod that ripens and dries on the tree, with a sweet, fibrous pulp and hard seeds. In this guide we explain, with sources, the difference between unripe and ripe fruit, how carob fruit is eaten, its nutritional value, the differences between grafted and wild fruit, ways to use it at home, how to choose and store good fruit, and what to look for when buying.
Read More
