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Adding value to carob: Economic impact and prospects

Adding value to carob: Economic impact and prospects

Mekhoukhe, Aida
Deflaoui-Abdelfattah, Leila
Madani, Khodir

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Botany & Horticulture

ISBN10: 6206828239
ISBN13: 9786206828235
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: May 27 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is a Mediterranean tree well adapted to Algeria's arid and semi-arid conditions. It is found mainly in the northern regions and high plateaus, where it grows naturally or is cultivated for its fruit, carob.Carob is a brown pod rich in sugars, fiber and antioxidants. It is used in human food (flour, confectionery, thickening gum), in traditional medicine for its digestive benefits and in animal feed.Economically speaking, locust bean and its derivatives, particularly locust bean gum, have strong export potential. The tree also plays an ecological role by combating soil erosion and promoting reforestation. However, its exploitation remains limited due to a lack of investment and suitable cultivation techniques.

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