Carob - Import export

Sweetener

Energy 1229 Kj,293 Kcal Fat 0.5 g Carbohydrates Of which sugar 51 g ,37.7 g Fibers 35.8 g - Protein 4.5 g Salt 0.03 g

Energy 1479 Kj,355 Kcal Fat Of which saturated 11 g,6.6 g Carbohydrates Of which sugar 24.5 g,0.5 g Fibers 32 g Protein 23.5 g

Energy 1499 Kj,359 Kcal Fat Of which saturated 11 g,6.9 g Carbohydrates Of which sugar 26.9 g ,0.7 g Fibers 24.9 g Protein 25.6 g Salt 0.05 g

Energy 2485 Kj,605 Kcal Fat Of which saturated 55 g,33.3 g Carbohydrates Of which sugar 5.5 g ,0.3 g Fibers 19 g Protein 12.4 g Salt 0.03 g

Energy 2317 Kj,556 Kcal Fat Of which saturated 35.9 g,21.7 g Carbohydrates Of which sugar 48.7 g,44.2 g Fibers 7.1 g Protein 5.5 g Salt 0.01 g

Carob Powder in various grades Packaging: 25 kg bag Origin: EU

"Origin of Carob Carob powder comes from the carob tree (ceratonia siliqua), this species is mainly found in the Mediterranean. The plant is known for its pods with high nutritional value. Carob powder can be used as a substitute for cocoa, the flavors are namely fairly similar, carob is only sweeter and has a mild nutty flavor. The carob tree becomes up to 15 meters high. The crown is broad and semi-spherical, supported by a thick trunk with rough brown bark and sturdy branches. The carob tree is widely cultivated, but also still grows wild in eastern Mediterranean areas. Carob trees can survive long periods of drought, but to grow fruit for carob powder, they need 500 to 550 millimeters of rain per year. Processing Carob Powder Carob powder is made from the dark brown seeds in the pods of the carob tree. The pods are up to 20 cm long and about 3 cm thick. After harvesting the pods, the carob pods are dried and sieved. Then the carob pods are put into …"