Locust is a fruit that naturally grows in Mediterranean Region of Turkey, without requiring any agricultural pesticide. Carob flour is obtained by coring the fruits of fully organic locust fruits, baking them with thermal process and later grinding. Akdeniz Harnup produces carob flour through a controlled thermal process application that prevents formation of carcinogens and proliferation of harmful microorganisms.
Thanks to its caffeine-free compound and its tastes resemblance to cacao, carob flour has a broad field of use in many product groups such as cakes, biscuits, chocolates, sarelle and cacao-drinks. Its production without any additive materials and locust fruits ability to grow by itself in the nature without any agricultural pesticides boosts the consumption of carob flour among those who prefer healthy nutrition.
Since the locust flour does not include glutens, it can also be safely used by celiac patients. Celiac is a digestive disease causing degeneration of entero-digestive organisms called villus and thus hindering absorption of food nutrients, and which causes damage in intestines. Today there is no medicine for celiac disease and the only treatment method that should be adopted by the patients is applying a lifelong diet containing gluten-free nutrients recommended by the a medical specialist.
Locust Flour (103 grams) Analysis Values
Total Calories 229 (959 kJ)
Total Fat 1 g
Total Proteins 5 g
Total Carbohydrates 92 g
(Total Sugar 51 g)
Cholesterol 0 mg
caffeine 0 mg
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Style:
Dried
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Cultivation Type:
Organic
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Part:
Fruit
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Shape:
Particle
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Place of Origin:
Turkey
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Style:
Powder
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