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.