FRUIT & NUTS


Carob-based low glycemic sweetener


A carob-derived sweetener has been developed by foodtech start-up, CarobWay. The zero-waste sweetener, which is made from deseeded


carob pods and is available as a syrup, has already demonstrated its superior sweetening capacity in various food applications including gummies and in energy bar prototypes. “Our natural sweet alternative draws on all the


wholesome benefits that carob has to offer,” says Udi Alroy, CEO and co-founder of CarobWay. “It is also a versatile fruit to work with. It can be easily plugged into almost any food or beverage application. It can replace up to 100% of the sugars in an energy bar and about 40%


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of the sugars in gummies. We selected specific varieties of locally grown carob trees whose fruit provides a subtle caramel flavour with no bitter notes.” The composition of the sweetener includes naturally


occurring sugars, namely polyol D-pinitol, as well as trace soluble fibers and polyphenols. D-Pinitol bears a sweetness about 50% that of sucrose. Research has shown that people who consumed D-pinitol rich carob syrup and powder had lower blood glucose levels compared to the control group. The researchers suggest this effect could be owed to its possible insulin-like function, and natural antidiabetic and insulin regulating abilities.


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