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Carob Kibble: A Bioactive-Rich Food Ingredient
Syed M Nasar-Abbas1, Zill- E-Huma1,2, Thi-Huong Vu1
1Dept. of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Technology, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin Univ, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
|December 29, 2020
Summary
Carob kibble, a byproduct of locust bean gum production, is rich in fiber and bioactive compounds. These components offer significant health benefits, including antidiabetic and antioxidant properties, making carob kibble a promising food ingredient.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Nutritional Science
- Phytochemistry
Background:
- Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seeds yield locust bean gum, a valuable food additive.
- Processing carob seeds generates carob kibble, a byproduct rich in dietary fiber, sugars, and bioactive compounds.
- Carob kibble contains polyphenols and pinitol, known for their health-promoting properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the composition of carob kibble.
- To explore the health benefits associated with carob kibble's bioactive compounds.
- To discuss the potential food applications of carob kibble.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on carob kibble composition.
- Analysis of studies on the health effects of carob kibble's bioactive compounds (polyphenols, pinitol).
- Examination of existing and potential food applications.
Main Results:
- Carob kibble is a rich source of dietary fiber and sugars.
- Bioactive compounds like polyphenols and pinitol exhibit antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
- These properties suggest benefits for managing diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer.
Conclusions:
- Carob kibble possesses significant nutritional value and health benefits.
- Its composition makes it a viable ingredient for functional foods.
- Further research into food applications can maximize the utilization of this byproduct.
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