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Carob in the Pharmaceutical and Supplement Industry
31 October 2026
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Carob enters the pharmaceutical and supplement industry in two different ways: The carob gum obtained from the seed is investigated as an excipient in tablets and gels, while the D-pinitol found in pods is the subject of supplement products.
Read MoreCarob Health Claims: EU and Turkish Legislation
23 October 2026
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As the number of scientific studies on carob increases, expressions such as "lowers cholesterol", "balances blood sugar", "strengthens immunity" are more common on product labels and advertisements. However, both in the European Union and in Turkey, the use of health claims in foods is subject to strict rules, and the existence of a scientific study does not mean that the expression can be used on the label.
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