The product is obtained from the fruit of carob tree of Ceratonia siliqua L. variety, which is a wild native variety to the area of intervention (Ark of Taste nomination). The carob tree is found wild in the area where producers gather and process the fruit. Carob molasses is a dark (almost black) slightly gelled syrup that has a pungent, roasted sweetish aroma with a combination of strong caramel, jam and dried fruit flavours with a note of burnt toast, and a touch of chocolate and bitterness flavour.
The product is obtained from the fruit of carob tree of Ceratonia siliqua L. variety, which is a wild native variety to the area of intervention (Ark of Taste nomination). The carob tree is found wild in the area where producers gather and process the fruit. Carob molasses is a dark (almost black) slightly gelled syrup that has a pungent, roasted sweetish aroma with a combination of strong caramel, jam and dried fruit flavours with a note of burnt toast, and a touch of chocolate and bitterness flavour.
