Carob
Industrial Production of Seeds, Crumb and Flour
Since 1988: industrial processing of carob
Chorondo & Filhos, Lda. works with numerous companies of reference at national and international level, in the agricultural and livestock areas and for companion animals, supplying Carob Crumb for the composition of the rations.
It is the main objective of Chorondo & Filhos, Lda. produce high quality feed that promotes the health and well-being of animals, from promoting healthy growth to maintaining a balanced diet throughout life.
The investments made in equipment and production make it possible to respond to customer requests quickly and efficiently, in quantities suitable for resale, reaching 20 tons per hour and 30 thousand tons per year.
Most of the production is exported but also to various animal feed distributors in Portugal.
Carob seeds
Keratonin siliqua seeds (L.) Taub. (Fam. Leguminosae), obtained by mechanically breaking the pods.
DESCRIPTION: Light/dark brown tone (depending on origin), homogeneous in size, sound and free from infestations.
PACKAGING:
- 50 Kg in raffia bags
- Big bags
- In bulk
Carob Crumb
The carob bean is a granular product obtained after grinding the carob bean. Irregular granular appearance, dark brownish color. Characteristic fruity smell. No infestations.
It consists of parts of pulp measuring about 20mmx15mm and a thickness of 8mm, while the Finely Shredded Carob consists of parts of pulp measuring about 10mmx5mm and a thickness of 2mm.
AVERAGE COMPOSITION:
| PHYSICOCHEMICAL | |
| Drying Loss (%) | 6-15 |
| Total Sugars (%): | 45-56 |
| ….Sucrose | 32-38 |
| ….Glucose | 5-6 |
| ….Frutose | 5-7 |
| ….Pinitol | 5-7 |
| Protein (%) | 3-6 |
| Fiber (%) | 7-8 |
| Fats (%) | 0.2-0.6 |
| Ashes (%) | 2-3 |
| Minerals (mg/100 g) | |
| Ca | 307 |
| Mg | 42 |
| Fe | 104 |
| Cu | 12.23 |
| Zn | 0.59 |
| Mn | 0.4 |
| Na | 13 |
| K | 1100 |
Packaging: Raffia bags, with a net weight of 25Kg; Bulk or Big bags.
Validity: 12 months after the date of manufacture.
Storage Conditions: store in a dry and ventilated place.
Additional information: Non-O.G.M.
Carob flour
Carob flour is a floured product obtained from carob pulp after roasting and grinding.
DESCRIPTION: Powdered product, brown in color, with a sui generis aroma and flavor (similar to cocoa), free from foreign bodies and infestations.
AVERAGE COMPOSITION:
| PHYSICOCHEMICAL | ||
| Drying loss (%) | máx. 5 | |
| Protein (%) | min. 4 | |
| Raw Fiber (%) | min. 9 | |
| Fat (%) | máx. 0,9 | |
| Ashes (%) | máx. 3,5 | |
| Total sugars (%) | 35-45 | |
| pH | 5-6 | |
| Granulometry: (%) pass 75 µm |
min. 98 | |
| MICROBIOLOGY | ||
| Total Content(35°C) (ufc/g) | máx. 200 | |
| Mold (25°C) (ufc/g) | máx. 100 | |
| Yeasts (25°C) (ufc/g) | máx. 100 | |
| Coliforms | negativo | |
|
negativo | |
| Salmonella | negativo | |
PACKAGING: Paper bag, with multiple sheets, PE interior, with a net weight of 25 Kg | 5 Kg bags | 250 g sachets
SHELF LIFE: 12 months in the original bags, stored in a cool, dry place.
Export of production
Since 1988
Industrial processing of carob
The investments made in equipment and production allow us to respond to our customers' requests quickly and efficiently, in adequate quantities for resale, reaching 20 tons per hour, reaching 30 thousand tons per year.
Telephones
Boliqueime
(call to the national fixed network)
São Brás de Alportel
(call to the national fixed network)
Address
Chorondo & Filhos, Lda.
Estrada da Tenoca
8100-094 Boliqueime – Loulé
Algarve
