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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: 6209039294
ISBN13: 9786209039294
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: Sep 29 2025
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The carob (Ceratonia siliqua) is a multi-purpose Mediterranean tree whose value-added has a significant economic impact. Its pods are used in a variety of sectors, including the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.In economic terms, carob processing generates high added value. Carob flour is used as a cocoa substitute and natural thickener, while carob gum, extracted from the seeds, is prized in the food industry (E410) for its texturizing properties. The export of these products represents a source of income for producer countries, promoting rural development and job creation.Value-added prospects include the development of new carob-based products, such as biodegradable biopolymer films or polyphenol-rich extracts for nutraceuticals. The rise of sustainable agriculture and the growing demand for natural alternatives are boosting interest in this sector.Carob is therefore a strategic economic lever, combining innovation and sustainability, with promising market opportunities.

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