Do Carob Products Have Added Sugar?
The distinct sweetness of carob products often begs the question "Is sugar added to it?" However, carob fruit naturally contains high amounts of sucrose, glucose and fructose; the sweetness of carob powder and molasses comes mainly from these natural sugars.
Read MoreWhat Causes Crystallization (Sugaring) in Carob Molasses?
Sugar crystals appearing at the bottom or on the edges of the jar are a common situation encountered by those who use carob molasses. This phenomenon, popularly called "sugaring", is often interpreted as the product being spoiled or sugar being added to the molasses. However, crystallization is a process that can occur in dense sugar solutions depending on physical rules.
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