Carob Protein Content
When carob is mentioned, most people think of its natural sweetness and fiber content; protein is often ignored. However, the protein distribution in carob is quite interesting: While the pulp of the fruit contains low amounts of protein, the germ (embryo) part inside the seed has a high protein structure.
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Carob kernel is not only the source of carob gum. The embryo (germ) part of the kernel, located between the endosperm, is a protein-rich fraction and when ground, a raw material called "carob germ meal" is obtained. This flour occurs as a by-product of carob gum production.
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