Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean basin and a member of the Leguminosae family, boasts a rich mosaic of ecological, historical, and economic significance. Beyond its valuable role in the ecosystem and cultural heritage, carob is renowned for its seeds, from...
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2024-12-01
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| description | Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean basin and a member of the Leguminosae family, boasts a rich mosaic of ecological, historical, and economic significance. Beyond its valuable role in the ecosystem and cultural heritage, carob is renowned for its seeds, from which the prized locust bean gum is extracted. This natural thickening and stabilizing agent has garnered substantial attention for its versatile applications across diverse industries, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. This review delves into the botanical characteristics of carob, highlighting its significance as a source of locust bean gum and exploring its potential industrial applications. Recent advancements and challenges in the extraction and utilization of locust bean gum are critically examined, emphasizing its contribution to sustainable practices within modern industrial processes. The review further investigates the multifaceted role of carob beyond gum production, including its nutritional value, potential in animal feed, and emerging applications in biofuel production. Through this comprehensive analysis, the review aims to illuminate the pivotal role of carob and its derivatives in driving innovation and sustainability across the global market landscape. Carob's unique properties and diverse applications position it as a valuable resource with the potential to address contemporary challenges in food security, sustainable production, and environmental consciousness. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d13cdb47be88498f996bf54aa887e9e72025-01-07T14:58:12ZengNational Institute of Agronomic Research "INRA" MoroccoAfrican and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia0572-27212658-91842024-12-011458710710.34874/IMIST.PRSM/afrimed-i145.4802967746Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A reviewLahcen Hssaini0Reda Meziani1Rachid Razouk2Ahmed Irchad3INRA, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of MeknesINRA, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of MeknesINRA, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of MeknesUniversity of Comoros, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, & National Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and EnvironmentCarob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean basin and a member of the Leguminosae family, boasts a rich mosaic of ecological, historical, and economic significance. Beyond its valuable role in the ecosystem and cultural heritage, carob is renowned for its seeds, from which the prized locust bean gum is extracted. This natural thickening and stabilizing agent has garnered substantial attention for its versatile applications across diverse industries, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. This review delves into the botanical characteristics of carob, highlighting its significance as a source of locust bean gum and exploring its potential industrial applications. Recent advancements and challenges in the extraction and utilization of locust bean gum are critically examined, emphasizing its contribution to sustainable practices within modern industrial processes. The review further investigates the multifaceted role of carob beyond gum production, including its nutritional value, potential in animal feed, and emerging applications in biofuel production. Through this comprehensive analysis, the review aims to illuminate the pivotal role of carob and its derivatives in driving innovation and sustainability across the global market landscape. Carob's unique properties and diverse applications position it as a valuable resource with the potential to address contemporary challenges in food security, sustainable production, and environmental consciousness.https://revues.imist.ma/index.php/Afrimed/article/view/48029 |
| spellingShingle | Lahcen Hssaini Reda Meziani Rachid Razouk Ahmed Irchad Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review African and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia |
| title | Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review |
| title_full | Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review |
| title_fullStr | Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review |
| title_short | Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivation, processing, and industrial applications: A review |
| title_sort | carob ceratonia siliqua l cultivation processing and industrial applications a review |
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