Carob
Naturally sweet
Carob is a traditional product grown in the Mediterranean region. Carob trees produce long, flat, dark-brown pods that contain a sweet pulp and hard seeds. Traditionally they have been fed to animals, but carob pods also have many other uses!
Carob is a nutritious product rich in dietary fibre, and it is also naturally sweet which means that it can be used without added sugar in many products. Carob flour can also be used in baked goods and pastries, and as a substitute for chocolate powder in cookies and cakes.
The healthy properties of carob allow extraction of functional ingredients such as fibre, tannins, and natural sugars with a low glycaemic index. It is also a perfect source of nutrition for young children and athletes.
