How to Tell the Quality of Carob Powder?
The quality of carob powder cannot be understood by looking at a single feature. Color, smell and taste give the first impression; fineness, moisture, sand and foreign matter ratio determine the performance and safety of the product. In industrial purchases, measurable parameters such as mycotoxin, microbiology and certificate of analysis are added to these.
Read MoreShelf 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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