Aflatoxin and Food Safety in Carob Consumption
Aflatoxins are compounds produced by some types of mold and are among the most monitored natural contaminants in terms of food safety. This issue is also important for carob, as products stored by drying, such as dried fruits, nuts and grains, carry the risk of mold in unsuitable conditions.
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Carob is a fruit that loses water spontaneously while ripening on the tree and can be stored for a long time under the right conditions. However, this durability depends on the correct management of humidity, temperature and storage hygiene after harvest. Pods that are inadequately dried or kept in a humid environment increase the risk of mold, loss of quality and insect damage.
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Shelf Life and Storage Conditions of Carob Products
Carob products are generally low-moisture and durable products; however, the risk threatening the shelf life of each is different. Moisture absorption and clumping in powder products, insect infestation and mold in broken and fruit, and HMF formation that increases with time and temperature in molasses come to the fore.
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