Why Carob
A Superfood
Adding carob to our diet can provide several health benefits:
Source of vitamins & minerals
100g of carob sources:
100g of carob sources:
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value
Low glycemic index 40 in average (less than 55 is considered low).
high
dietary
fiber
High dietary fiber (40g per 100g), carob can support stable blood sugar levels, sustained energy, improved digestion and longer-lasting fullness.
low fat
content
(0.2g per 100g), gluten-free and natural sugars, becoming an excellent ingredient to make health-beneficial and delicious food products.
allergen &
stimulants
free
Naturally free from the major allergens listed and unlike cocoa, it doesn’t contain any stimulants such as caffeine, theobromine or phenylethylamine.
Source of
natural
antioxidants
Rich in gallic acid, a natural antioxidant known for helping to combat oxidative stress, a key factor in healthy aging.
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS
BACKED BY SCIENCE
Healthy Blood Sugar Balance
A clinical study carried by Pérez-Piñero et al. (2026) found that adults with prediabetes who took
a specific carob-derived liquid extract for 90 days experienced improvements in several markers
associated with healthy blood sugar balance, including HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and blood
sugar levels after meals
a specific carob-derived liquid extract for 90 days experienced improvements in several markers
associated with healthy blood sugar balance, including HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and blood
sugar levels after meals
Digestive health
A clinical study carried by Pérez-Piñero et al. (2026) found that adults with prediabetes who took a specific carob-derived liquid extract for 90 days experienced improvements in several markers associated with healthy blood sugar balance, including HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and blood sugar levels after meals
Healthy cholesterol levels
In a six-week clinical trial, Planes-Muñoz et al. (2025) found that daily consumption of 10 g of carob syrup was associated with significant reductions in total cholesterol and waist circumference. The authors suggest these eQects may be linked to carob’s naturally occurring bioactive compounds, including D-pinitol and polyphenols.
ENVIRONMENTALLy GRAND
The Algarve and other Carob regions combine the ideal conditions for carob trees to grow organically, free of agrochemicals.
A durable and naturally resistant to pests and diseases, they require minimal maintenance and irrigation, striving in drought conditions.
A durable and naturally resistant to pests and diseases, they require minimal maintenance and irrigation, striving in drought conditions.
Carob Trees go beyond sustainable:
they support the regeneration of the ecosystem:
Required fewer
agricultural
inputs &
conserves water:
Reduce the pressure on local water resources and the environmental impacts of agrochemicals.
Improves soils &
combat of desertification:
Deep root systems help stabilize the soil, contributing for the erosion reduction and revalorize lands once left to abandonment.
Excellent Carbon
dioxide sink:
A long-lived tree supporting the mitigation of the global warming eQects for centuries.