Use of Carob in Animal Feed
Carob was a fruit fed to animals in the Mediterranean basin long before it entered the human diet. Today, carob pods, kibble, pulp and germ flour remaining after obtaining gum from the seed are among the raw materials used in the feed industry. These products, which are rich in sugar and low in protein; It attracts attention especially as an energy source and flavor enhancer.
Read MoreCarob and Oral and Dental Health
Carob is a fruit with a high natural sugar content, fiber and rich in tannins. These properties create a two-way picture in terms of oral and dental health: On the one hand, there are sugars that can stick to teeth, and on the other hand, polyphenols and tannins, whose antibacterial effects have been investigated under laboratory conditions.
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Carob Industry and Processing Facilities in Turkey
Carob is a fruit that can also be consumed as it is collected from the tree; however, most of its economic value emerges in the processing industry. The pod is broken and separated into pulp and kernel; pulp crushing is divided into products such as flour, powder, molasses and extract, and the kernel is separated into shell, endosperm and germ and converted into products such as gum and germ flour.
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Carob and the Digestive System
Carob has long been traditionally used in the Mediterranean and Anatolia for digestive complaints such as diarrhea. This use is associated with the tannin and fiber content of carob. Some clinical studies in children suggest that carob products may shorten the duration of diarrhea when used in addition to oral fluid therapy.
Read MoreCarob Antioxidant Properties
Carob; It is a fruit rich in polyphenolic compounds such as gallic acid, gallotanins, condensed tannins and flavonoids. In laboratory studies, carob extracts and powders show significant antioxidant activity.
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Possible Side Effects of Carob and Allergies
Carob is a traditional food that has been consumed in the Mediterranean basin for a long time and is generally considered safe. However, as with any food, the quantity, product form and health status of the person are important in carob. Its high fiber and sugar content may cause digestive complaints or conditions that require attention in terms of blood sugar in some people.
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