Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) Flour as Source of Bioactive Compounds: Production, Characterization and Nutraceutical Value.

ABSTRACT: Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) seeds are rich in diverse bioactive compounds, including galactomannan, β-sitosterol, unsaturated fatty acids and proteins with bioactive peptides in their sequence. This study delineates the compositional characterization of six carob seed flour types derived from different production processes, providing valuable insights for designing tailored nutraceutical products based on desired bioactive compound profiles. Our analysis indicated that a higher purity of galactomannan resulted in a greater mannose/galactose ratio, which increased the linearity of the galactomannan polymer and could enhance interchain interaction, thereby increasing aggregation capacity. A higher viscosity could potentially increase the capacity of galactomannan to create satiety and l

SUBMITTER: Benito-Vazquez I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature