Organic Carob Extract 680g – Eğriçayır

This product is a 680g container of organic carob extract produced by Eğriçayır. It is made from high-quality carob pods, providing a natural alternative to cocoa with a mildly sweet flavor, suitable for use in baking, beverages, and various culinary applications.

Carob Extract (Harnup Extract) is a concentrated liquid food product made from the carob fruit, which is native to the Mediterranean region. The fruit resembles a goat’s horn, hence its name. In Anatolia, it is known as “Harnup,” and the extract is sometimes referred to as “Harnup Extract.” The carob tree naturally grows in the Mediterranean climate and remains green all year. The extract is produced by cold pressing the fruit along with its seeds, resulting in a thick, concentrated product.

Eğriçayır Organic Carob Extract is produced in accordance with organic farming regulations in the Mediterranean climate. It is TURKGAP certified and free from antibiotics, pesticides, and harmful residues. Analysis reports and certification documents can be accessed on the product page.

Usage: Carob extract can be used similarly to honey, jam, or nut butter. It can be spread on bread, mixed with yogurt, milk, or water, and added to beverages or fresh juices.

Storage: Store at room temperature in a dry place away from sunlight. In warmer conditions, a cooler storage location is recommended.

Differences between Carob Extract and Carob Molasses:
1. Carob extract is thicker than carob molasses.
2. Both are obtained through cold pressing, but carob extract includes the seeds.
3. Carob molasses is separated from the seeds before pressing.
4. Both methods avoid chemical changes and preserve nutritional values.
5. Nutritional values differ:
– 100g Carob Extract: 278 kcal, 1.4g protein, 63.9g carbohydrates, 0g fat.
– 100g Carob Molasses: 304 kcal, 0.3g protein, 82.3g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 0.2g fiber, 4mg sodium.

Nutritional Information: Carob is rich in phenolic compounds, including gallic acid, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, selenium, iron, copper, and vitamins K, E, and B2. It contains significant amounts of iron and calcium, with vitamins that enhance iron absorption.