Carob syrup useful properties. Carob syrup from Cyprus - application

Not many people know about such healthy foods as kerob and carob syrup. They are made from the fruits of the carob tree, which is grown in Cyprus. Kerob is a powder from the fruit of this tree, it is a substitute for cocoa and is used to make confectionery. The syrup is used as a natural sweetener and is recommended to replace sugar. In Cyprus, carob products are actively used in the food industry, while in our country only fans of healthy eating and paleo diets know about them.

Carob tree: useful properties

People like kerob because it is a completely natural product and does not contain foreign chemicals and preservatives. Unlike cocoa, carob products do not stimulate the central nervous system and do not increase blood pressure. Carob does not contain caffeine and theobromine, which are part of coffee and cocoa, so it can be given even to children under one year old. People with heart disease, blood vessels and high blood pressure should replace the consumption of coffee and chocolate with carob dishes. And for those who have diabetes, it will be useful to abandon sweeteners and switch to carob syrup.

It is convenient to add carob in the form of powder and syrup to pastries and confectionery, in this case you do not need to put ordinary sugar, because carob itself is 2 times sweeter than it. Scientists have found that the carob tree does not contain oxalates, cholesterol and phenylethylamine, so it is useful to use it for people who suffer from migraines and vegetative-vascular dystonia.

If you have kidney stones, and doctors forbade eating sweets and confectionery, you can safely use kerob. It will not affect the absorption of calcium from food. Allergic reactions in children are a pressing problem today. Even small amounts of chocolate can cause a rash. Children are very fond of sweets and you can cook them yourself on the basis of carob. By the way, in baby purees, cocoa and sugar are usually replaced with carob products.

The main useful properties of kerob:

1. Restores normal bowel function.
2. Improves metabolic processes in the body.
3. Prevents the onset of symptoms of hypertension.
4. Increases the overall tone of the body.
5. Helps in the treatment of diseases of the bronchi and lungs.
6. Promotes rapid recovery from viral infections.
7. It saturates the body with calcium (it is 3 times more in kerob than in dairy products) and vitamin E.
8. Strengthens the heart and blood vessels.
9. Saturates the body with iron and treats anemia.
10. Helps heal wounds, especially those in the mouth.
11. Reduces cholesterol levels.
12. Helps to remove heavy metals and radioactive elements from the body.
13. It is recommended to use kerob in the course of treatment of allergies and breathing difficulties due to allergic reactions.
14. Accelerates metabolism and reduces appetite, useful for weight loss.
15. Strengthens the body's immune defenses.
16. It has a mild diuretic effect.

Chocolate is considered a high-calorie product, but 100 g of kerob contains only 220 kcal, 1 g of fat, 49 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of protein. Therefore, if you decide to follow a diet for weight loss, replace chocolate products with carob dishes. From the carob tree, you can make a delicious drink that will be a great alternative to cocoa. The powder must be dissolved in water at a temperature of 90 degrees, you do not need to put sugar or honey. Kerob itself is very sweet. You can supplement the drink with milk, it will not bind calcium and prevent the absorption of milk fats. Homemade sweets made from dried fruits and nuts are very useful, they have recently become very popular. If you watch your diet and want to eat food free from chemicals and preservatives with dyes, prepare sweets yourself by adding healthy carob to them. Such sweets can be given even to very young children.

Carob powder and syrup goes well with cottage cheese, coconut and fruit. It can be put in any homemade confectionery and pastries. Carob syrup can be put into coffee and tea, various drinks and desserts, many sauces and gravy are prepared on its basis, especially in oriental cuisine.

Carob syrup has practically no contraindications. It can be eaten by absolutely everyone, regardless of age and health status. Only in very rare cases is there an individual intolerance to carob products.

Carob syrup: instructionson use

Carob syrup is available at some organic food stores and pharmacies, and is also now sold online. Carob syrup is a brown liquid, similar in thickness to regular sugar syrup. A syrup is prepared from fruits, which are crushed into small pieces and soaked in water, and then evaporated. This is done on a huge industrial scale, the syrup that we sell is made mainly in Cyprus. In addition to the food industry, the product is used by cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies.

The most common ways to use carob syrup:

• The carob syrup contains a high content of pectin, organic acids, starch, tannins and vegetable protein. In addition, this product contains a lot of natural sugar, trace elements and B vitamins. In this regard, it is widely used for the production of pharmacological agents. The syrup will perfectly help to recover from a cold, restore the digestive system, get rid of nervous disorders and sleep disorders, insomnia. It cleanses the body and removes decay products from it.
• Kerob in the form of powder and syrup is recommended for diarrhea and other digestive disorders. It is taken 30 minutes before eating 3-4 times a day. Single dose of syrup - 1 tbsp. l. children can also be given this product, but only from 2 years.
• When coughing, flu and SARS, the syrup is taken by dissolving it first in water at a temperature of 60 degrees. Syrup mixed with 1 tbsp. I drink warm water 4 times a day until complete recovery. Do not increase a single dose of kerob, if you want to speed up the effect, drink it 6 times a day.
• The remedy also helps with headaches and migraines, which were caused by neurological disorders and are accompanied by sleep disorders. In such situations, the syrup is taken for 3 months, 6 times a day. A single dose should be no more than 1 tbsp. l. then they take a break of 2 weeks and the course is resumed. The optimal number of courses is 2.
• To prevent various disorders and prevent diseases, it is recommended to replace sugar with carob syrup. The syrup can be put in the required quantities in tea, coffee and other drinks. Gum, which is found in large quantities in the carob tree, is used in the manufacture of many cosmetics. Carob can be added in small amounts to homemade face and body masks and scrubs.
• Kerob syrup is an excellent dietary food supplement. It is recommended to drink it every day. Powder or syrup in the amount of 1 tbsp. l diluted in 1 tbsp. warm clean water and drink before meals. Taking carob will make it easier to diet or fast.
• Scheme for weight loss. Syrup is drunk no more than 2 times a day, 1 tbsp. l for 1 reception. Optimal 1 reception before lunch, and 2 before dinner. After 2 weeks, 3 doses are administered in the morning before breakfast.

Syn .: ceratonia leguminous, Tsaregradsky pods, sweet horn, John's bread, John's breadfruit, acrid tree, locust tree, locust, crane pea, Mediterranean acacia, carat tree.

An evergreen tree of medium height with leathery pinnate leaves and bean fruits with juicy sweet pulp. Dried and powdered locust beans (“carob”) are a valuable food and dietary product. Thanks to useful substances, carob fruits are used in official and unofficial medicine in different countries as an astringent, expectorant, antibacterial, hemostatic, diuretic and general tonic.

Ask the experts

In medicine

Carob is not included in the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation, however, plant beans are a valuable raw material for the production of gum, which is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, including as a stabilizer. Locust bean gum is found in various medicinal preparations (extracts, syrups, powders, gels and mixtures) mainly used for coughs, colds, to strengthen the immune system and for gastrointestinal disorders. It is known that locust bean gum is listed in the State Pharmacopoeias of the Republics of Kazakhstan and Belarus.

In countries where the plant is actively grown and cultivated, the fruits and bark of the carob tree are used by folk healers and herbalists as an antidiarrheal, anthelmintic, expectorant, diuretic, and also as a dietary product for people with diabetes and obesity.

Contraindications and side effects

Carob fruits, as well as products made from them (carob, syrup, etc.) are contraindicated for people with individual intolerance to the components. In general, the fruits of the carob tree are well absorbed without causing allergic reactions, and drinks made on the basis of carob are not addictive, unlike caffeinated counterparts. However, due to the lack of knowledge, domestic experts recommend introducing products containing carob fruits with caution, especially during pregnancy, lactation and in childhood. It is known that syrup from the fruits of the plant should not be consumed with milk in order to avoid flatulence, diarrhea and nausea.

Nutritionists do not advise abusing carob syrup for people with obesity, as it slows down the metabolism, which complicates the process of losing weight. Also, syrup and carob are not recommended for people with high sensitivity to high fructose content in food. Uncontrolled dosage and frequent intake of carob bean products can lead to unpleasant consequences such as an increase in blood sugar levels. In any case, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is necessary to consult a specialist before using carob and products based on it.

In industry

In the food industry, in the production of ice cream, processed cheese, dairy and sour-milk products, as well as some types of baby food, locust bean gum is used together with carrageenan, xanthan and other emulsifiers, enhancing their gelling properties.

In cooking

The fruits of the carob tree have gained particular popularity among culinary specialists. There are two types of pods - black and white. Carob is made from black “sweet horns”, which is a surrogate for cocoa and coffee, alternative chocolate is made from it, used for making sweets, “chocolate” icing (for curd cheeses, ice cream, cookies). Carob is added to cow and soy milk cocktails, put in pastries (biscuits, gingerbread, waffles). White carob pods are ideal for making syrups, alcoholic drinks (wine, liqueurs), compotes, soft drinks. Due to the absence of theobromine and caffeine in the chemical composition of carob fruits, products made from them are especially popular with adherents of a healthy diet. A special place is occupied by carob syrup, the benefits of which are really great. It is added instead of sugar to confectionery, drinks, cereals, they are poured over pancakes and pancakes, caramelized nuts and fruit slices, and also used in dietary nutrition and nutrition of people with diabetes.

In other areas

Gum, carob and locust bean extract are widely used in the cosmetic industry, they are used as a natural thickener for masks, film masks, peels, gels and scrubs. Due to its high content of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, locust bean gum is an excellent alternative to collagen and hyaluronic acid. Gum and extract of "sugar cones" have pronounced moisture-retaining, softening, moisturizing and soothing properties. Cosmetics based on carob fruit is an effective remedy for acne, has an antiseptic and antioxidant effect on the skin.

Cosmetic masks, creams, serums and gels containing gum or carob extract have a stimulating and regenerating effect on the skin, promote its renewal and rejuvenation, make the skin smooth and well-groomed.

In other areas

Carob is a highly nutritious feed for livestock.
Substances obtained from the bark of the plant are used to tan the skin, and the seeds are used to produce vegetable glue. Carob wood is used to make expensive interior items and souvenirs.

Locust bean gum has long been used to dye black clothing, especially cotton and linen.

It is known that the carob tree is especially valuable in jewelry in South American regions. Resinous substances flowing down the trunks of ceratonia pods turned into wonderful and expensive amber tens of millions of years ago. In Mexico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Atlantic amber (carob resin amber) has a fairly high value and is mined mainly by artisanal methods.

Classification

Carob tree, or Ceratonia pods, or Tsaregrad pods (lat. Ceratonia siliqua) is a plant of the legume family (lat. Fabaceae), a species of the genus Ceratonia (lat. Ceratonia). The genus Ceratonia (lat. Ceratonia) is oligotypic and includes only two species: Ceratonia siliqua L. and the least known Ceratonia oreothauma Hillc. ET. Al.

Botanical description

Ceratonia leguminous is an evergreen tree of medium height (from 6 to 12 m) with a wide crown. The leaves are leathery, pinnate, dense. The flowers are small, collected in racemes. The calyx is inconspicuous, quickly falling off, there is no corolla. From the female flowers develop brown indehiscent fruits-beans, the length of which is 10-25 cm, width 2-4 cm, thickness 0.5-1 cm. Inside the fruit is sweet juicy pulp and hard seeds. The tree grows on dry, stony soil, putting out strong mighty roots in crevices and cracks. Fruiting in a carob tree can last about 100 years.

Spreading

The carob tree grows and is cultivated in the Mediterranean countries (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, etc.), subtropical regions, India, Argentina and Brazil, is found in northern Africa (Egypt), in the Middle East (in Palestine, Israel, Syria) and in some countries of Central America. It is known that the carob tree is successfully cultivated on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, in Abkhazia (between Gagra and Sukhumi).

Procurement of raw materials

Carobs are harvested immature, sorted and laid out on a dense cloth for further drying in the sun. After a while, the pods acquire a dark brown color, become more juicy and sweet.

Chemical composition

Carob contains up to 56% sugars, mainly glucose, sucrose, maltose, fructose, hemicellulose and cellulose, as well as up to 8% amino acids, including essential, traces of fats (0.5%), vitamins: A, B 1, B 2 , B 4 , B 5 , B 6 , C, E, PP, as well as valuable minerals - calcium, potassium, copper, sodium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus.

Pharmacological properties

The medicinal properties of carob fruits are due to the presence of valuable substances in their chemical composition. The high content of pectin, fibrin and lignin in fruits has a special effect on the intestinal flora, reducing the content of pathogenic bacteria and increasing the number of "good" lactobacilli. For its part, pectin, mainly known as a thickener, has other properties: it can affect the level of cholesterol in the blood, act as a coagulant, an antioxidant. Pectin, contained in carob, has bactericidal and enveloping properties, removes toxins from the body, and has a preventive effect in case of cancer. Recent studies by Israeli scientists have shown the effectiveness of carob flour against intestinal infections, ulcers, and diarrhea in children. Carob fibers perform a triple effect: they turn the liquid into a colloidal gel, relax the intestinal walls and stimulate its proper functioning.

Carob extracts, as well as carob, are rich in tannins, which determines its effectiveness in indigestion, helminthic infestations. Hydrolysable and non-hydrolysable tannins are composed mainly of residues of gallic acid and its derivatives. Gallic acid is found in extracts of carob pods (carob), in its free form it exhibits pronounced antitumor activity, is a strong antioxidant, has antiviral, anthelmintic and antibacterial properties. Due to the content of gallactomannans in the chemical composition, carob fruits have an interesting property - they reduce the content of the ghrelin peptide, which is responsible for the feeling of hunger. The high level of antioxidant substances in the composition of carob fruit helps to slow down the aging process, remove free radicals from the body, and improve the immune system.

Application in traditional medicine

In the places of growth of the carob tree and its cultural cultivation, folk healers and herbalists actively use it to treat and prevent many diseases, for example, to relieve attacks of nausea and diarrhea, treat enteritis and dyspepsia. It is known that folk practitioners used powder and extract from carob (ceratonia) to treat infants suffering from indigestion and frequent regurgitation. Carob syrup is used as an effective cough remedy, for colds, sore throats, as well as for sleep disorders, headaches, and nervous disorders. Syrup and carob, made from carob, are valued by folk healers not only for their sweet taste and the possibility of their use during a diet or diabetes, they are used as natural remedies for removing toxins from the body, treating and preventing diseases of the oral cavity (gingivitis). , periodontitis, stomatitis). In areas where the carob tree grows, locals chew freshly picked "sweet pods" to clear their throats and eliminate hoarseness. Locust bean gum is used by folk healers to treat inflammatory eye diseases, cystitis, and some sexually transmitted diseases. Gum diluted in water is used for gargling with acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, as well as for washing wounds and abrasions.

History reference

Since the time of the Roman Empire, carob seeds have been used as an accurate measure of weights: the seeds had the amazing property of having the same weight (approximately 0.19 grams). Due to this feature, jewelers of those years used them to weigh precious stones and metals. The Greek name "keration" - "horn of a tree" (derived from the word "keras" - "horns") gave birth to the word "carat", which is still used in our vocabulary today. A carat is a unit of mass and volume, as well as a measure of the purity of gold.

Another name for the carob tree - "bread of St. John" came from the biblical legend, according to which John the Baptist, wandering in the desert, ate the fruits of the carob tree. In many beliefs (in particular, among the Jews), the carob tree is considered sacred. It is mentioned in the legend of Rabbi Shimon, the author of The Zohar.

In the Russian Empire, sweet carob pods were considered an expensive Mediterranean delicacy that only wealthy people could afford. "Tsaregrad pods" were bought for the imperial table, refreshing drinks and sweets were prepared from them.

On the island of Cyprus, in the very center of the city of Limassol, there has been a carob museum for many years. Here you can get acquainted with the traditions of processing carob fruits and see with your own eyes how Cypriot craftsmen made the famous syrup, chocolate, drinks and sweets from them.

Literature

1. Tsaregradsky pods // Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Efron: in 86 volumes (82 volumes and 4 additional). - St. Petersburg, 1890-1907.

2. Palibin, I.V. Genus Ceratonia - Ceratonia L. // Flora of the USSR. In 30 volumes / Ch. ed. Acad. V. L. Komarov; Ed. Volumes B. K. Shishkin. - M. - L.: Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, 1945. - T. XI. – S. 19. – 432 p. - 4000 copies.

Carob syrup is a little-known product in our country, which is made from the fruits of Ceratonia leguminous. It has not only a pleasant taste, but also an extensive healing effect. After studying the beneficial properties and contraindications, as well as how to use carob syrup, you can buy a delicious treat that helps in the fight against colds, flu, loss of strength, gastrointestinal disorders and other health problems.

Carob syrup: what is it

Carob syrup is made from the fruits of an evergreen tree growing in the Mediterranean - Ceratonia leguminous. At the end of the season, each tree is covered with dark brown fleshy pods up to 25 cm long. These beans are very soft and contain sweet pulp inside. True, in its raw form, the sweetness of the fruit is interrupted by tannins, which give the product bitterness. Inside each pod are also several dozen seeds of the tree. Outwardly, the pod resembles a Caucasian churchchela - the same long “sausage” with sticky sweet pulp.

For the preparation of syrup from the crop, the most ripe and juicy fruits are selected. First, the edges are cut off, because many bitter components are concentrated in the tips, and the seeds are taken out from the inside. Next, the beans are cut into small pieces and sent to a container of water for evaporation. As a result of this processing, a thick dark brown liquid is obtained, in which more than 3/4 are carbohydrates.

Where is the best carob syrup made: Turkey, Cyprus?

Almost the entire Mediterranean coast of Europe and Africa serves as a natural habitat for ceratonia legumes. In one form or another, its fruits are used in all countries surrounding the sea, but the tradition of syrup production is typical for European coasts. Now the most active production of this sweet liquid with an emphasis on imports is carried out in Turkey and Cyprus.

The climatic conditions in these countries are the same, so the fruits of the carob tree are no different from each other. There are good manufacturers on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea, so when choosing, you should rely on the reviews and recommendations of people.

Syrup brands from Turkish companies were the first to enter the Russian market, so it is often referred to as Turkish carob syrup. Products from this country can be offered under the name pekmez - this is how any condensed juice or syrup of vegetable origin is indicated in Turkish.

Chemical composition and nutritional value

The calorie content of 100 grams of carob syrup is 320 kilocalories, which is equal to 16% of the average daily intake of an adult. This volume of the product contains the following proportions of basic nutrients:

• 2.5 g proteins;
• 0.3 g fat;
• 76.2 g of carbohydrates.

The bulk of carbohydrates are simple compounds that are digested very quickly. For this reason, the use of pekmez in large quantities can provoke an increase in blood sugar levels.

Vitamin and mineral composition of the syrup:

The health benefits of carob syrup are in no small part due to the presence of these substances. So, a large number of iron contributes to the improvement of the cardiovascular system, and potassium improves muscle tone and maintains a healthy water-salt balance. Iron, copper and vitamin E have a complex antioxidant effect, slowing down the aging process of tissues and preventing the development of oncology.

Useful properties of carob syrup

In addition to the listed substances and compounds, carob syrup contains organic acids, pectin, and phenolic substances. Their beneficial effect is manifested in the following:

• harmful microflora of fungal, viral and bacterial nature is destroyed;
• relieves inflammation from the tissues;
• the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood decreases;
• the appearance of cancerous tumors is prevented, already affected cells are inhibited;
• increases the efficiency of metabolism;
• the astringent properties of pectin and phenols have a positive effect on intestinal motility.

In folk medicine of countries in which ceratonia leguminous grows freely, the syrup of its fruits has been used since ancient times. Its main purpose is to strengthen the protective abilities of the body. The product is added to the diet when a person is fighting a cold, a virus, an infection, or when he has already overcome the disease, but a weakened body needs support.

A diverse composition stabilizes the state of the nervous system, so pekmez is used for irritability, emotional exhaustion, severe sleep and wakefulness disturbances, depression and anxiety. Here, the use of syrup has an effect similar to that of herbal balms and tinctures.

Regular consumption of syrup in moderate amounts helps to fight persistent health problems: unstable heart rate, high blood pressure, high cholesterol in the vessels, shortness of breath, migraines and headaches. Such therapy is allowed for both women and children. But in any case, before taking carob syrup for immunity and prevention, you should consult a doctor. During the first receptions, you need to be careful to immediately notice a possible negative reaction.

Reviews of people who regularly buy and use syrup speak of a mild diuretic effect. It is due to the high content of potassium. The trace element facilitates the outflow of moisture from the body, removes swelling.

Modern scientists are inclined to believe that a diet containing vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps prevent hemeralopia, known as night blindness, and cataracts.

How to apply carob syrup: adult and pediatric dosages

If the product is used to maintain the general tone of the body, for the stomach and digestive tract, or to stimulate the removal of toxins and toxins, the following restrictions should be followed:

• children aged two to five years - 1 tsp. in a day;
• children aged five to 12 years - three times a day, 1 tsp;
• adults and children over 12 years old - 4-5 times a day, 1 tbsp.

It is better to drink the syrup 30-40 minutes before a meal. Children under 24 months should not give this product.

How to drink carob syrup for medicinal purposes

For cough, flu or cold symptoms and respiratory viral infections, dilute 1 tbsp 5-6 times a day. syrup in a glass of boiled water at a temperature of 50-60ºC.

Due to the large amount of easily digestible sugars, people with diabetes should avoid drinking large amounts of syrup. It will be enough 1-2 doses of 1/2-1 tsp. in a day.

How to take pekmez for those who are struggling with being overweight? To do this, take a glass of water at room temperature with the addition of 1 tbsp a quarter of an hour before lunch and dinner. syrup and lemon juice (from one slice). After two weeks of such therapy, you can include a morning intake before breakfast. It should be understood that the syrup itself is a high-calorie food with an abundance of simple carbohydrates. This is not a diet food. However, stimulating metabolism and dulling the feeling of hunger help the body to more effectively absorb incoming food, require less of it and better remove ballast.

Cosmetic properties

At the moment, there is no widespread practice of using carob syrup for cosmetic purposes. The reason for this lies in the low availability of the product, and in its cost. But the chemical composition suggests that in masks, creams, lotions and other forms, it can have an antioxidant (anti-aging + anti-carcinogenic), tonic (stimulation of blood flow, improved removal of toxins), nutritional (due to B vitamins) effect on the skin. But without the professional advice of a cosmetologist or dermatologist, again, it is better not to undertake such procedures.

Carob syrup benefits and harms: use in cooking

In home and industrial cooking, ceratonia fruit syrup can be used in the same way as analogues from any other vegetable raw materials. On the European shores of the Mediterranean Sea, it has long been used as:

• topping for cakes and desserts;
• baking and confectionery ingredient;
• sweet dressing for fruit cuts and salads.

Like jam or honey, this product goes well with pancakes, pancakes, pastries or ice cream, making these dishes tastier and healthier. It is also suitable for use as a topping for coffee, tea, cocoa and cocktails.

With the use of syrup, delicious sweets are obtained from carob (flour from the grated pulp of carob), nuts, dried fruits and seeds. With a pronounced chocolate taste, they are many times more useful and less high-calorie than sweets based on cocoa beans.

Contraindications

Studying the beneficial properties of carob products, how to take and from what to use the syrup, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. By the way, they are quite modest. This liquid very rarely provokes allergies. But those who encounter the product for the first time should try a small amount, up to 1/3 tsp. In the absence of a negative reaction, you can gradually move to standard doses.

Despite being known as a weight loss aid, the syrup itself is not a friend to overweight people and diabetics. You should be more careful and reduce the dosage, focusing on your own body.

How much and how to store

Manufacturers of carob pekmez recommend storing it in its original packaging and consuming it within 24 months from the date of manufacture. So that external conditions do not affect the quality of the product and do not shorten the shelf life, the syrup bottle should be kept in a cool, dry place without direct sunlight. Thickening of the lower layer due to settling and the formation of a small dark sediment are natural and safe.

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Carob syrup - useful properties, application

Greetings, dear readers of the blog "Domovoi Secrets". Today I want to tell you about the health benefits of carob syrup. You may not be familiar with this unique dietary product, which is a natural sweetener. You will learn how carob syrup is useful, and how to use it in cooking, traditional medicine and cosmetology.

For the first time I got acquainted with carob syrup while relaxing in Cyprus. There you can meet it everywhere: in supermarkets, in small shops, in the market, because Cyprus is the birthplace of this mighty evergreen tree.

What is carob syrup

Carob syrup is a sweet, viscous must-like chocolate-colored liquid. It is made from bean-like pods with large grains and juicy flesh without added sugar. The sweetness comes from the sucrose, glucose and fructose found in the pulp of the carob pods.

What is the healing power of carob syrup

Nature has created a unique product - a natural sugar substitute. Carob syrup contains vitamins such as: C, B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, E, PP, as well as minerals: manganese, iron, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, calcium (with 3 times more than in milk), copper, zinc, tannins, organic acids, pectin.

100 carob syrup covers 70.05% of the body's daily need for iron, 14.72% for manganese, 11.25% for magnesium, and 10% for calcium.

Thanks to this composition, carob syrup:

• improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
• restores the composition of the blood;
• regulates the activity of the digestive system;
• strengthens the immune system;
• treats colds;
• positively affects eye health;
• promotes weight loss;
• increases libido;
• has a slight diuretic effect;
• is an excellent substitute for coffee and chocolate;
• reduces the level of bad cholesterol;
• strengthens the nervous system, improves sleep.

The use of carob syrup is very diverse. It is used in cooking, medicine and even cosmetology.

In cooking, it is used as a sugar substitute: added to pastries, tea, coffee. Pour porridge, cottage cheese, pancakes and even salad.

I am happy to share a recipe for vegetable salad with carob syrup. To prepare the salad you will need:

• carrot, apple, orange (one each),
• beets, celery root (100 grams each),
• prunes (12 pieces),
• olive or sunflower oil - 1 tablespoon
• carob syrup - 3 tablespoons.

Grate vegetables (carrots, beets, celery root) on a Korean carrot grater, apples on a regular grater, steam prunes and cut into pieces, peel the orange and cut into slices.

Mix everything, season with oil and pour carob syrup. The taste is very original.

The taste of carob syrup is special and takes some getting used to, but I especially enjoy using this syrup in baking.

If you add syrup when baking a cake, then after heat treatment, you will feel the pleasant taste of chocolate and the cake will be chocolate-colored.

In addition, special sweets can be purchased in Cyprus - nuts in carob syrup, usually almonds and walnuts are prepared in this way. Such sweets are very useful for children and diabetics, as they do not contain sugar.

You can make sweets from dried fruits by adding carob syrup to them.

The use of carob syrup in traditional medicine

At home, carob syrup is good for treating sore throats, coughs, and colds.

For the treatment of colds, one tablespoon of carob syrup is dissolved in one glass of hot water (temperature about 60 degrees). And during the day they drink 5-6 glasses of this drink. It is well known that when you have a cold, you often need to drink plenty of water. This drink has a mild diuretic effect, which helps to eliminate toxins from a sick body. You can also gargle with a sore throat with a prepared drink.

If you have constipation or diarrhea, then carob syrup will come to the rescue. To defeat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, you need to take the syrup in this way:

• adults 1 tablespoon of syrup 4-5 times a day half an hour before meals;
• children 2-5 years old - 1 teaspoon once a day;
• children 5 to 12 years old - 1 teaspoon 3 times a day.
• children under 2 years of age are not recommended to use carob syrup.

If you are worried about insomnia, nervous disorders, headaches, then you should take this syrup 1 tablespoon 5-6 times a day before meals. Reception should be carried out in courses - 3 months, then a break of 2 weeks and can be repeated.

To reduce weight, you should prepare a special drink: take water at room temperature, and dilute a tablespoon of syrup in it, adding a slice of lemon and mix everything thoroughly until the syrup is completely dissolved. Such a drink should be prepared 2 times a day and drunk 5-15 minutes before meals (at lunch and dinner). After 2 weeks, add another dose before breakfast.

The use of carob syrup in cosmetology

Carob syrup is added to face and body skin care products. The presence of oxidants rejuvenates the skin, keeps it fresh and youthful, reduces fine wrinkles, makes your skin radiant.

Today you learned about carob syrup and its beneficial properties and uses. I hope that this information was useful to you, my dear readers. Be healthy.

Sincerely, Nadezhda Karacheva

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The healing power of carob syrup

The carob tree, also known as the Tsaregradsky pod, sweet horn, siliculose ceratonia, is scientifically called Ceratonia siliqua. Carob syrup is produced mainly in Cyprus and exported to different countries of the world.

This plant of the legume family has a great height - it is able to reach 10-15 meters at the peak of its life. It has a fairly wide crown, feather-like dense leaves. The carob tree bears fruit in large pods that look like a horn.

The length of the pods is 10-25 centimeters, the width is 2-4 centimeters, and the thickness is 5-10 millimeters. Ripe fruits may contain 5-17 grains. In addition to seeds, carob beans contain juicy pulp, which contains up to 50% sugar - mainly glucose, fructose and sucrose.

What is made from carob

Carob beans are used to make a flour that is widely used in cooking. In addition, gum is prepared from them, which goes to the needs of the cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industries.

In particular, this gum is part of milk curds, as well as cosmetics - anti-wrinkle creams, serums, gels. Syrup is also made from carob.

Benefits of carob syrup

Carob syrup is an immunomodulatory and general tonic product, known since ancient times for its nutritional value and beneficial properties.

This product contains: - all B vitamins; - trace elements and minerals; - tannins; - organic acids; - starch; - pectin; - protein;

natural sugar.

In fact, carob syrup is a natural substitute for chocolate, which has its own specific smell and sweet taste. The syrup is obtained by evaporating finely chopped fruits with water.

Sugar is not added to it, so it is allowed to be consumed by diabetics, as well as used in dietary nutrition. Calcium syrup contains three times more than milk. This sweet substance has practically no contraindications.

The use of carob syrup in cooking

The use of this tool is quite diverse. First of all, carob syrup is used in cooking. In many countries, especially the Mediterranean, it is practiced to add such a product to a variety of dishes.

They are poured over pancakes, pancakes, ice cream, and it is also used as a component for pastry dough. Also syrup can be simply added to water, coffee, tea and other drinks.

Healing properties of carob syrup

Also, carob syrup is used in official and traditional medicine. It can be used to remove toxins from the body, for insomnia, nervous disorders, sleep disorders, colds, poisoning, diarrhea and for weight loss. The presence of calcium and zinc in it makes it indispensable for teeth and bones. The syrup also helps with coughs, sore throats, and colds. Carob syrup is a part of various medicines.

This remedy is very effective against shortness of breath, anemia, it also prevents heart palpitations, helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Due to the content of a large number of trace elements and vitamins, carob syrup is especially useful for pregnant women and children.

Health benefits of carob syrup

Carob syrup can be used as a dietary supplement for healing and wellness at home. For the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, to remove toxins and toxins from the body, you should take: - for adults, 1 tbsp. syrup half an hour before meals 4-5 times a day; - children 2-5 years old - 1 tsp. in a day;

Children 5 to 12 years old - 1 tsp. 3 times a day.

Children under 2 years of age should not consume carob syrup.

From colds, SARS, tonsillitis, cough, you need to take 1 tbsp. carob syrup, diluted in one glass of hot water (60 °) 5-6 times a day.

With headaches of a neurological nature, insomnia, nervous disorders, this remedy should be taken orally 5-6 times a day, 1 tbsp. before meals. The course of taking the syrup is 3 months, it must be repeated after 2 weeks.

As mentioned above, such a syrup is obtained by boiling its pods without adding sugar. Therefore, people who suffer from diabetes can use this remedy, but in small quantities - from 1/2 to 1 tsp. 1-2 times a day.

For weight loss 1 tbsp. carob syrup should be diluted in one glass of water at room temperature and add the juice of a lemon wedge. The components are mixed and the finished drink is ready to drink. It should be drunk 5-15 minutes before meals (lunch and dinner). After 2 weeks, you can add another dose - before breakfast.

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Carob Syrup, Benefits and How to Use

Assalamu alaikum As I promised in my article about carob, today I continue this topic and introduce you to carob syrup. Ibn Sina in his Canon said: "... this tree is useful for diseases of the throat, coughs, chest pains, strengthens the liver, kidneys and bladder ...".

Ibn Baytar said: "helps with anemia, calms the stomach and intestines, strengthens the muscles."

carob syrup

Syrup is made in Turkey, Syria, Spain, Cyprus and exported to different parts of the world. Produced only from carob, no additives or preservatives, 100% natural, no added color, no added flavors, no added sugar, no bad fats and cholesterol, no caffeine and theobromine. I recommend buying only trusted and reliable sellers, for example, one of the universities in Ankara, which specializes in the manufacture of organic products.

In the world it is widely used in special diets, in cosmetics, cooking, and used in medicine. This molasses has been used for centuries in cooking, and is added to all sorts of sweet dishes, pastries, drinks, teas, and it is also often used as a sweet sauce for meat or dessert dishes. In Turkey, for example, syrup is served on the table along with tahini paste, even on the shelves in markets, tahini paste and carob molasses are sold together. In addition, it is in the composition of medicinal syrups intended for the treatment of colds, coughs, and even bronchitis.

Carob syrup is primarily recommended for those who have any lung disease, for smokers, and those suffering from asthma. In such cases, you can use both carob powder and the syrup itself. It is a food product that does not contain cholesterol. Thus, it can be easily consumed by almost every person. May meet vitamin needs at any age. That is why, all over the world, qualified doctors recommend carob syrup.

What are the benefits of carob syrup?

• A high amount of various vitamins and minerals that help with dental diseases.
• It contains a large amount of minerals, natural sugars, zinc, beneficial vitamins such as D, B, B2, B3 - all this gives the human body a source of strength and energy.
• Carob syrup can easily replace part of a full breakfast, just a slice of bread, spread with butter and pour over molasses, and your body will get everything it needs.
• Contains 3 times more calcium than milk.
• Rich in vitamin A and calcium, and therefore helps with anemia and osteoporosis.
• It has an expectorant function.
• Helps people with shortness of breath
• Recommended for gastritis
• Removes worms and tapeworm from the intestines
• Strengthens the stomach
• Thanks to the high content of vitamins and minerals, it strengthens teeth and gums.
• The syrup cleanses the blood.
• 90 percent of the cases had a preventive effect against lung cancer.
• Helps with palpitations.
• Thanks to the chocolate flavor, the syrup is loved by children.
• Prior to the production of white sugar, it was used as a sweetener in sweet dishes.

Very important for the natural nutrition of carob syrup, it does not contain harmful fats and sugars. Great for those with weight issues. Doctors recommend using it as a natural sweetener for people with diabetes. In addition, the use of syrup, gives a feeling of satiety for a longer time. It is known to help men with potency and lung cancer.

Carob syrup contains vitamin E, rich in calcium, so it is recommended to use it for osteoporosis. Helps eliminate stomach and intestinal gases. It also contains a large amount of potassium and sodium, which help with lung disease, liver and blood pressure, and at the same time provide protection for the body.

It was found that carob molasses cleanses from the radiation that a person receives during the day, it is especially recommended for those who work at the computer all day. In addition, on a regular basis, it is very important to include it in the diet. Carob syrup is tasty and has a flavor that stays in your mouth for a long time. But the more natural it is, the more it can give a feeling of bitterness. Therefore, if you really want to be treated and add it to your diet, then I recommend that you definitely buy only cold-pressed products, without additives, without sugar, etc.

How to use carob syrup

This tree is undoubtedly one of the wonders of Allah. The fruits have been used to make syrup for many centuries, as a healthy and wholesome food, and are also used as a cure for all diseases. Before there was sugar, people used it for its many benefits.

In addition, syrup is practically the only natural therapy for people who suffer from allergic asthma. As you know, carob syrup helped many people with allergies. Even based on my personal experience of a year, and the experience of my clients, I can say that cold-pressed molasses has cured the most severe degrees of allergic choking, from children to people of age. Alhamdulillah.

With constant use, the syrup will easily satisfy about 20 percent of the daily requirement of the human body for vitamins. In addition, pyridoxine and thiamine, vitamin B6 are available in sufficient quantities for humans. These substances play a huge role in the formation of new skin cells, as well as for the nervous system.

For brain development in children, it is recommended to consume 1 teaspoon of syrup, on an empty stomach in the morning, and before going to bed in the evening. It is known that the syrup contributes to the normalization of blood pressure, which is very important in our time, lowers cholesterol, increases the amount of sperm and sexual stamina, strengthens bones, and is very useful for women during pregnancy.

Carob syrup is used to treat various diseases, as a natural organic food supplement and simply, heals the body. If you suffer from gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, or want to cleanse your body of toxins, then you will need to use the following rate:

• 2 - 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon - for adults
• 1 or 2 teaspoons per day - children 2 to 5 years old
• 1 teaspoon 3 times a day - children from 5 to 12 years

For colds and SARS, it is necessary to use 1 tablespoon of syrup, but it must be diluted with warm water (40 °) 3-4 times a day.

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Pekmez Harnup with a calorie content of 260 kcal per 100 g of the product has a high nutritional value and includes a whole range of useful elements. The main ones are:

• natural sugar,
• choline,
• organic acids
• vitamins of groups B, D and A,
• tannins,
• cellulose,
• pectin,
• zinc, sodium, phosphorus, potassium.

In addition, using natural carob syrup, a person receives 10% of the calcium needed per day, 11% of magnesium, more than 14% of manganese and about 70% of iron. The product contains in 100 grams: 60 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein and less than 1 g of fat. Carob syrup is a well-known powerful antioxidant, has antibacterial and bronchodilator effects. Due to the content of a large amount of dietary fiber, pekmez is recommended for digestive problems.

The syrup does not contain substances that are addictive or provoke a strong one. It does not contain caffeine or bad cholesterol. The composition does not contain oxalic acid, which prevents the good absorption of an important element - calcium. The glycemic index of the product is 30.

Useful and medicinal properties

Sweet pekmez has received wide application in folk and traditional medicine due to the presence of the following properties:

• strengthening immunity;
• sleep improvement;
• normalization of cardiac activity and blood pressure;
• lowering cholesterol levels;
• restoration of blood composition;
• help in weight loss;
• increased libido;
• strengthening of bone tissue;
• regulation of the work of the digestive tract;
• cleansing the body of carcinogens, toxins, toxins.

In addition, the benefits of regular use of syrup for anemia, diarrhea, vascular pathologies, and poisoning have been noted. The product is also useful for women during pregnancy and children.

Carob healing syrup is useful for disorders of the nervous system. It allows you to alleviate the condition with migraine, sleep disturbance, an attack of irritability and depression. It can be used to cleanse the body of harmful substances, as well as get rid of inflammation and sores on the oral mucosa. It is recommended to use pekmez in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, severe cough, pneumonia and tonsillitis. A thick liquid must be mixed with warm water and drunk at least 5 times a day.

The product is completely free of refined sugars, so the syrup is allowed for diabetes. However, it should be used with caution, not exceeding the dosage recommended by the doctor. Restrictions in admission are associated with the property of the product to slightly increase blood glucose levels.

Nutritionists recommend including syrup on the menu for people seeking to lose weight. The product cleanses the body, improves metabolism and reduces bouts of hunger. It is best to mix pekmez with water and lemon juice and consume before lunch and dinner.

Use in cooking

The use of carob syrup in cooking is due to the various properties of the product and excellent taste. In the Mediterranean countries, pekmez is used as an ingredient for ice cream, morning baking, salad dressing. The product goes well with nuts and dried fruits. It gives a delicate chocolate aroma and taste to biscuit pastries. In Turkey and Cyprus, you can buy original sweets - walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds in syrup. This delicacy is very useful for both adults and children.

The instruction prescribes the use of Harnup pekmez for gastrointestinal disorders, migraines, sleep disorders, and also as a remedy for colds and coughs. The syrup can be added to tea, coffee and other drinks. Thanks to the balanced BJU, pekmez is recommended to be mixed with protein cold shakes for a quick recovery. Such a drink is especially useful for athletes and people leading an active lifestyle.

Contraindications and possible harm

There are few contraindications to the use of carob syrup. The main ones are:

• age up to 2 years;
• allergic reaction to fructose;
• individual intolerance to the product.

Pekmez should be used with caution in people with type 1 diabetes. This is due to the fact that the product contains "fast" carbohydrates, the use of which in this form of pathology should be limited. Dosages should be consulted with a specialist.

Selection and storage

Harnup pekmez can be purchased at Indian spice and elite tea stores, supermarkets (in the health and diet departments), as well as online stores. It is important to study the composition of the product, pay attention to the manufacturer and expiration date. High-quality syrup will not have a low cost, because only the best raw materials are taken for its manufacture and foreign impurities are not added. Pekmez should be quite thick and have a rich dark shade close to black.

Keep a closed bottle of syrup in a cool, low-humidity place. Shelf life is from 1 year to 2 years (indicated in the instructions on the bottle). After opening, the product should be stored in the side shelf of the refrigerator. Thickening and the formation of natural sediment are allowed.

Many plants that have medicinal properties are used to prepare a variety of drugs that improve health, prevent the development of various diseases, and even contribute to their correction. And today we have access not only to our native plants, but also to those that grow many hundreds of kilometers from our country. Just one of these is the carob tree, on the basis of which the syrup is made. Check out the useful properties and contraindications of carob syrup, as well as how to take it and from what.

The carob tree is a plant that grows in Cyprus. Its fruits are widely used by local residents, they are used to prepare confectionery and sweetener syrup. It is about him that we will talk today. In fact, it is a natural substitute for chocolate (or sugar), has a peculiar aroma and rich sweet taste. To obtain it, the evaporation of finely chopped carob fruits is carried out by adding water to them.

Useful properties of carob syrup

Such a natural remedy is a source of many useful components that determine its high nutritional value. The syrup saturates the body with a huge amount of B vitamins and other vitamins, as well as a number of useful minerals. It is a source of organic acids, starch and pectin, it also contains natural sugar and proteins. Scientists say that carob syrup contains three times more calcium than milk we are used to. And surprisingly, even diabetics can use it. Tasty and healthy syrup has practically no contraindications for use.

Periodic consumption of carob syrup can provide significant health benefits. Such a product cleanses the body of toxins and all kinds of toxins. It is believed that it can prevent many ailments and help improve health in many diseases.

So, carob syrup has a positive effect on the activity of the nervous system. It is worth drinking for various neurological disorders, sleep disorders, depression and neurological headaches.

Also, this remedy improves the functioning of the digestive tract, helps to get rid of diarrhea and eliminate the unpleasant consequences of poisoning.

Since this natural substance contains a lot of calcium, it helps to prevent osteoporosis, maintain healthy teeth and the musculoskeletal system.

The lion's share of vitamins and minerals in the composition of carob syrup makes it useful in the treatment of colds. Such a drink will help readers

"Popular about health" to recover as soon as possible with coughs, colds and even sore throats.
This product is also considered very useful for the heart and blood vessels. Its consumption helps to eliminate shortness of breath, normalize blood composition in case of anemia, remove “bad” cholesterol and optimize blood pressure indicators.

It is believed that carob syrup helps to normalize the activity of the immune system, including in violations associated with its abnormal activity - with all sorts of allergies (including bronchial asthma).

This product also optimizes the metabolism in all corners of the body, helps to normalize appetite (including its reduction) and get rid of excess weight.

The richest vitamin and mineral composition of carob syrup makes it especially useful for pregnant and lactating women, as well as for children, the elderly and patients with impaired immune system activity.

Are there any contraindications for syrup?

The only one hundred percent contraindication to the use of carob syrup is individual intolerance, which, however, is extremely rare, since this product does not belong to allergens. It should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to high fructose content in foods.

It is better not to give carob syrup to infants (up to one year of age), it is also not recommended to mix it with milk, so as not to provoke diarrhea and flatulence.

How to take carob syrup and for what?

To correct disorders in the activity of the digestive tract (diarrhea and disorders), the syrup is taken along with warm water in a tablespoon about half an hour before a meal. Reception can be carried out three to four times a day.

For the treatment of colds, a tablespoon of the remedy must be dissolved in fairly hot water (about sixty degrees). Drink four to six times a day until recovery.

When correcting neurological disorders, sleep problems, migraines, etc., you need to drink carob syrup in a tablespoon six times a day (also dissolving in warm water). Reception is carried out for three months, after which you need to take a break for two weeks and resume the course of admission.

In order to improve the functioning of the immune system, it is worth using carob syrup as an alternative to sugar. It can be added to all sorts of drinks.

If you are on a diet, you can take a tablespoon of syrup immediately before a meal (dissolving in a glass of warm water). This will help you not to break loose and not to overeat. It is advisable to start using the product with two doses - daytime and evening (before lunch and dinner), and two weeks later introduce another dose - morning (just before breakfast).

Carob syrup can be very beneficial to health if it is really high quality.