The Locust Bean Mash is a granular product obtained after grinding the carob. Irregular granular appearance, dark brownish color. Smell fruity characteristic. Absent infestations.
It consists of parts of pulp of about 20mmx15mm and a thickness of 8 mm, while the thin and Carob pulp consists of parts of approximately 10mmx5mm and a thickness of 2mm.
AVERAGE COMPOSITION: :
| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL | |
| Loss on drying (%) | 6-15 |
| Total sugars (%): | 45-56 |
| ….Saccharose | 32-38 |
| ….Glucose | 5-6 |
| ….Fructose | 5-7 |
| ….Pinitol | 5-7 |
| Protein (%) | 3-6 |
| Fiber (%) | 7-8 |
| Lipids (%) | 0.2-0.6 |
| Ash (%) | 2-3 |
| Minerals (mg/100 g) | |
| Ca | 307 |
| Mg | 42 |
| Fe | 104 |
| Cu | 12.23 |
| Zn | 0.59 |
| Mn | 0.4 |
| In | 13 |
| K | 1100 |
PACKAGING:raffia bags, net weight 25kg; Bulk or big-bags.
SHELF LIFE: 12 months after the date of manufacture.
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in a cool dry place.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Product not O.G.M.
