If you drive a question into any search engine, what can you bring from Cyprus? Naturally, olive oil will come first, but the other three places are divided among themselves: carob syrup, lace from local craftswomen and silver jewelry from local craftsmen.

The carob tree is an evergreen plant of the legume family, the fruits of which are enclosed in long pods, each of which contains from 5 to 17 grains covered with juicy pulp.

Of course, you can still bring a lot of interesting things from Cyprus, but let's focus on the syrup :)

In general, the choice of this syrup on the island is quite large, many cooking variations and various mixes give a rather rich assortment of flavors, but in my search I settled on the syrup in its classic version.

Outwardly, of course, the tree looks quite interesting and unusual at the time of maturation. Brown pods seem at first to be something foreign against the background of greenery. But we are interested in the contents, namely the grains that are hidden inside! It is from them that our delicacy is obtained.

The plant, reaching 10-15 meters in height, is widespread in the Mediterranean countries, in particular in Cyprus, where it is found in the wild, and is also cultivated in gardens and park areas.

Application of carob syrup.

At all in terms of properties and uses, and in terms of popularity among the local population, this syrup can be called local honey :) everything is very similar.

And they give it to kids for colds, and they drink it with milk, tea, and coffee. They add this syrup to all kinds of sweet desserts, pour it over pancakes, donuts and more ...

You can also compare the syrup with local chocolate, instead of which it is often used. The only difference is that sugar is not used in the manufacture of the classic syrup, a sweet but slightly specific taste and aroma is obtained as a result of the evaporation of carob fruits.

This product contains such useful components as:

• minerals and trace elements;
• all B vitamins;
• organic acids;
• tannins;
• starch;
• protein;
• pectin;
• natural sugar.

Do you know what surprised me the most when buying this syrup? The presence of the Russian text on the bottle 😊 is how deep our people have penetrated that even the local manufacturer took such a step

The price of carob syrup tree in Cyprus starts literally from 1-1.5 euros per bottle and naturally grows depending on the place of purchase, volume and type of syrup. But you can meet it in absolutely any shop on the island.

I would advise you to buy a couple of three different and smallest bottles to try, as the taste really differs significantly. Naturally retaining the specific taste of carob.

Carob syrup is an ingredient in many medicines.

Such a remedy is extremely effective during anemia, shortness of breath, it is also able to prevent heart palpitations, it can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. Due to the presence of a large number of vitamins and trace elements, carob syrup is especially useful for children and pregnant women.

In Russia, you can also buy this product, although it is sold quite a few places. Recently, one type of syrup from Turkey has become popular, but after trying it, I honestly doubted the quality, and the composition was stuffed with all sorts of ...

If you will be with us in Cyprus, grab it if you =)))

In conclusion, I want to say that this product is very useful and of high quality! But since this does not grow in our country and is practically not supplied, it is rather just the taste emotions from the use of this syrup that are important to us. The syrup still tastes quite specific and may not be to everyone's taste! Therefore, you should not grab 20 bottles and take them home. Need to try!

I order this syrup for myself now through my friends flying to Cyprus and it is always in my house. I use it mainly with milk or pancakes, cheesecakes. Mom is also "hooked" and almost every her breakfast begins with cottage cheese poured over with dark brown yummy.

Hello, friends! To date, carob syrup is widely used in European countries and the United States both in cooking and nutrition, as well as in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. It is added to baked goods, drinks and sweets, acts as an original sauce that sets off the tastes of various dishes, is part of cough mixtures, and is used in the manufacture of special foods and various additives.

What is this remedy? Why is it so popular all over the world? What are the beneficial properties and contraindications of carob syrup? Let's try to deal with these questions.

Raw materials for manufacturing

The raw material for the preparation of syrup are the fruits of the carob tree (carob), which is distinguished by its impressive size, spreading crown and hard feather-like leaves.
The fruit of the tree is a massive pod that visually resembles a horn and contains up to 17 grains when ripe, surrounded by juicy pulp rich in natural sugars.

Cooking technology

The process of making carob fruit syrup is quite simple - the final product is the result of evaporating ripe fruits chopped into pieces, mixed with water without adding sugar.

The benefits of syrup

Speaking about the beneficial properties of carob syrup, first of all, it is worth noting its strengthening and immunomodulatory effect. That is why this product has found wide application in both traditional and folk medicine. So, it is very in demand in the treatment of:

• disorders of the nervous system and sleep;
• diarrhea of ​​various origins;
• diseases of ENT organs;
• anemia;
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

In addition, the tool removes toxins, strengthens bone tissue, normalizes blood pressure and helps lower cholesterol levels.

Well, to everything else, carob syrup has a high nutritional value and includes the following components:

• minerals and trace elements necessary for the functioning of the body;
• proteins;
• organic acids;
• tannins;
• starch;
• pectin;
• natural sugars.

In fact, it is a natural analogue of chocolate, which differs from the latter in the absence of:

• caffeine and theobromine, which are addictive and provoke the development of allergic reactions, nervousness, palpitations;
• phenethylamine;
• oxalic acid, which prevents the absorption of calcium;
• salsolinol;
• and cholesterol.

Which, of course, is very beneficial for health.

How is syrup used?

As mentioned earlier, carob syrup is in demand both in medicine and in cooking. Let's consider the scope of its use in more detail.

Use in medicine

To date, syrup made from carob fruits is positioned as a means of improving health and helping to cure many diseases. How to take carob syrup for this purpose?

For the treatment of disorders of the digestive tract and getting rid of the slagging of the body, the agent is prescribed in the following dosages:

• adults and children over 12 years old - one tablespoon four to five times a day;
• children aged 2 to 5 years - one teaspoon once a day;
• children aged 5 to 12 years - one teaspoon three times a day.

The syrup should be taken half an hour before meals.

Attention! Children under the age of 2 years, the use of carob syrup is strictly prohibited.

With SARS and ENT diseases, syrup is used to prepare a drink consisting of a glass of hot water (not boiling water) and a tablespoon of the remedy. This drink is used five to six times a day.

For disorders of the central nervous system, insomnia and pain that are neurological in nature, a syrup made from carob fruits is used one tablespoon five to six times a day before meals. The duration of treatment is 3 months. To consolidate a positive result, it is advisable to repeat the course two weeks after the last dose of the drug.

Syrup is also used to get rid of excess weight. For this purpose, one tablespoon of the product is mixed with a small amount. The mixture obtained in this way is poured with a glass of boiled water, and the components are thoroughly mixed. The drink is consumed twice a day, fifteen minutes before the daytime and evening meals. Two weeks after the start of treatment, another dose of the remedy is added - before breakfast.

Attention! Although people with a history of diabetes can use the syrup due to the fact that it does not contain sugar, its amount per day should not exceed two teaspoons per day. This is explained by the fact that the drug significantly increases the level of glucose in the blood and, accordingly, can affect the production of insulin in the same way as inexpensive drinks made on the basis of fructose.

Use in cooking

In cooking, carob fruit syrup is poured over cottage cheese, pancakes and other baked goods. In addition, it can be added to cereals or drinks. Consider one of the popular recipes.

Vegetable salad

Ingredients:

• beets - 100 g;
• carrots - 1 pc;
• - 100 g;
• prunes - 12 pcs;
• orange - 1 pc;
• apple - 1 pc;
• quinoa groats - 100 g;
• sunflower or olive oil - 1 tbsp. spoon;
• carob syrup - 3 tbsp. spoons.

Cooking

Boiled, how to do it right, read on this site (link at the beginning of the sentence). Beets, carrots and celery root are grated on a grater designed for cooking Korean carrots. The apple is rubbed on a classic grater. Prunes are cut into pieces. The orange is peeled and divided into segments.

These ingredients are mixed, seasoned with sunflower or olive oil and poured with carob fruit syrup.

Contraindications

Contraindications for carob syrup include personal intolerance, which usually develops in people with an allergy to fructose, and, as already mentioned, children's age (up to 2 years).

In addition, people using syrup made from carob fruits should be aware that the fructose contained in the product is very poorly absorbed when mixed with milk lactose, which can lead to flatulence and diarrhea. However, as a rule, these effects occur only in individuals with lactose intolerance.

Caution should be used syrup and those who decide to use it to lose weight. People using recipes with this remedy must carefully calculate both the number of calories and the amount of simple carbohydrates entering the body at each meal - otherwise these figures may be too large, and the diet will not work.

Attention! Switching from coffee and cocoa to drinks with syrup made from carob fruit can lead to some lethargy due to caffeine withdrawal.

Is syrup worth it?

Summing up the above, we can say that carob fruit syrup must be included in the menu of people who love sweets and take care of their health. Naturally, if they do not have certain contraindications for this.

Be healthy!

The carob tree is a culture that has a long history. Since biblical times, the fruits of the tree have been used as a constant measure of weight. Each of its fruits is equal to an off-system unit of measurement - a carat. They use not only the fruits and seeds of the tree, but also the bark. The benefits and harms of carob syrup are still discussed due to the properties that this exceptional plant has.

What is carob syrup

Pod ceratonia or carob is a member of the legume family. This accessory determines the properties of the fruit. They have the shape of a pod, can reach a length of 25 cm, a width of 5 cm.

Inside are seeds and dense pulp, which is 50% sugar. The dried and crushed product is used as a substitute for cocoa powder.

Carob syrup is made from the fruit on an industrial scale. To do this, the pods are crushed. The ends are weeded out, as they contain substances that impart bitterness. Then the mass is evaporated on special equipment. The result is a viscous liquid of a dark brown saturated hue.

Information! Ceratonia grows in countries with a mild climate. In Europe, these are countries along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea; in Russia, it has successfully taken root in the Caucasus.

Due to its exceptional beneficial properties, carob syrup is used as a means of strengthening the immune system. It is widely used as an additive to desserts. The benefit of the application depends on what substances remain after the heat treatment.

The chemical composition and calorie content of the syrup

The elements that contain the carob fruit are characteristic of the composition of the syrup. They are joined by useful substances obtained after reactions during the preparation of the product.

Syrup, like all products with a high sugar content, is rich in carbohydrates.

100 g accounts for:

76 g of carbohydrates;

2.6 g protein;

0.3 g fat.

Calorie content - 320 kcal per hundred grams of the finished product.

The chemical elements with which the syrup is saturated are represented by useful B vitamins.

	Water soluble vitamin. Participant in the breakdown of proteins, their synthesis. Beneficial in regulating the growth and development of the human body.
Pantothenic acid	Member of the breakdown of fats for easier absorption. Promotes the production of important hormones.
Pyridoxine	The main useful property of this vitamin is to help in the absorption of protein foods.
Riboflavin	Participant in the growth of hair, nails, epithelial cells. Responsible for many metabolic processes, improves the state of the body's immune forces.
	Beneficial for the normalization of the state of the nervous system, has the ability to improve human memory.

In addition to vitamins, the syrup contains:

• tannins;
• amino acids;
• starch;
• pectin, sugar;
• trace elements.

Benefits of carob syrup

The beneficial properties of carob syrup are determined by its effect on body systems.

For the cardiovascular system, the product is important as a means that can lead to normal heart palpitations. With regular use, it has a positive effect on strengthening the heart muscle.

The benefit for digestion is to help cleanse the body of toxins and toxins. This mechanism is triggered by the beneficial property of tannins.

Vitamins and amino acids in the compounds help to normalize sleep, improve the emotional background, which indicates the benefits of the product for the nervous system.

The researchers argue that due to the useful property of strengthening the body's defense reactions, the syrup is valued by Europeans as a means of preventing cancer.

Indications for the use of carob syrup

The medicinal properties of carob syrup are used to treat certain diseases. It is used as a means:

• strengthening immunity;
• cough treatment;
• improving metabolism.

These techniques are gradually entering medical practice. According to doctors, carob syrup as an immunomodulatory drug showed a high effect for children and adolescents.

How to drink carob syrup

Despite the fact that the syrup has exceptional properties and benefits the body, its intake must be carefully dosed. Take it half an hour before the main meal, the daily norm for an adult is 4-5 tbsp. l.

Children 5 to 12 years old can take up to 2 tbsp. l daily. For young children, syrup is recommended to be introduced into the diet gradually, so as not to harm the incompletely formed intestinal tract.

For medicinal purposes

At the first symptoms of a cold - coughing and sore throat - it is recommended to dilute 1 tbsp. l. syrup with a glass of warm water and take before meals. Such a drink relieves inflammation of the larynx, relieves smooth muscle spasm.

Carob syrup for cough for children is used in reduced doses. Instead of 1 tbsp. l. 200 in ml of water diluted with 1 tsp. syrup.

To obtain a sedative effect, the syrup is drunk 1 tbsp. l. 5 times a day - every day for a month. The course is repeated if necessary. Such a healthy drink has a positive effect on sleep problems, relieves manifestations of nervous tension.

Warning! The syrup is not used simultaneously with milk or drinks based on it: such mixing can lead to the development of diarrhea.

For weight loss

To improve metabolic processes and reduce excess weight 1 tbsp. l. liquids are diluted with a glass of water, add the juice of a slice of lemon, drink half an hour before meals 4-5 times daily. The addition of lemon juice to the drink enhances the property of the syrup - to have an effect on digestion: there is an activation of the processes of cleaning the body from harmful toxic substances.

Nutritionists have developed a diet based on the intake of ceratonia molasses. The benefits and harms of carob syrup for those who want to lose weight have a fine line. An overdose can adversely affect people who are obese. Therefore, taking carob syrup when losing weight should be carefully dosed.

Cosmetic properties of carob syrup

The beneficial properties of the product are widely exploited for cosmetic purposes: some women actively use molasses as an additive to creams, lotions for the skin of the face and head. A good solution would be to use it as a natural thickener for the preparation of face and hair masks.

The researchers claim that the beneficial substances of the product's compounds are able to replace collagen in their properties. Therefore, face masks using a small amount of molasses are in demand.

Important! The astringent and bactericidal properties of the product can be beneficial in the fight against inflammation on the face.

The use of carob syrup in cooking

For cooking, imported Turkish carob syrup is purchased: Turkey has become a major supplier of industrial raw materials, producing ceratonia molasses in volumes sufficient for domestic consumption and for sale outside its borders.

The product is added to drinks as a thickener and as an additive to sweet sauces, glazes. It has the property of imparting a chocolate hue to liquids. Many children like to eat pancakes, pancakes, cereals with the addition of a small amount of molasses.

Harm carob syrup

Those who have allergic reactions to foods need to be careful about the intake of such sugary substances.

Important! Harm will cause the use of molasses to those who have fructose intolerance.

Contraindications to the use of carob syrup

Carob syrup should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding: this can harm the development of the child due to the high sugar content, since it is during these periods that the bodies of women and infants are especially at risk of developing allergic reactions.

How and how long can you store carob syrup

During long-term storage, sediment may form on the bottom, which is not harmful to health and disappears with active shaking. The syrup is stored no more than 24 months from the date of manufacture. Dates and expiration dates must be indicated on the original packaging.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of carob syrup are determined by its main properties. The peculiarity of the product lies in its ability to completely replace sugar, make dishes healthy, tasty and rich. Use within reasonable limits will not cause harm, can have a healing effect and strengthen the immune forces of the body.

Harnup pekmez 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.

The carob tree is a real fabulous tree on which sweets, muffins and drinks grow, the recipes for preparing its fruits are common. The fruit of this tree is simply a substitute for cocoa beans. The fruits of this plant have beneficial and medicinal properties for human health. Take carob (that's what carob is) and cook delicious food, it's a source of healthy nutrition.

The plant is used to make a powder that resembles cocoa and make a syrup that replaces sugar. Both products are called "carob". Where it grows, it is used in national cuisine and folk medicine, in the West - in vegan dishes. The largest supplier of carob is Spain. Carob can be used by people suffering from migraine and vegetovascular dystonia. The composition of the product does not contribute to the absorption of calcium, therefore it is recommended for patients with nephrolithiasis.

Benefits of carob

This is not a processed product, a natural sugar substitute, it does not contain any chemicals or dyes, it does not affect the nervous system. It does not contain caffeine, it does not harm people who have heart problems, like cocoa. Taste is twice as sweet as sugar.

The syrup of this tree is used to sweeten coconut confectionery, the powder is used in the manufacture of sweets.

Such a natural sweetener is not harmful to children who have diathesis - all the guys love chocolate, but with such a diagnosis it is impossible, and carob will satisfy the child's taste sensations. The powder can be added to even the smallest fruit puree.

Product properties

The fruits of the tree contain:

• 49 g of carbohydrates;
• 1 g fat;
• 4 g protein.

In 100 grams of the product, a person receives only 220 kcal, much less than with cocoa, which means fewer calories and food in which carob, not cocoa powder. Carob is used by those who keep diets for weight loss.

Vegans use carob because it does not contain animal ingredients. Butter is sometimes present in ordinary chocolate, and vegans, not vegetarians, do not even eat this kind of animal fat, since it is made from milk that a cow produces only after the birth of a calf, and this occurs in conditions of artificial rearing of cattle for slaughter for the supply of meat. Animal fat is not used in carob confectionery.

Recipes

Pudding

1 tbsp soy flour, 30 g ground carob beans, agar-agar (seaweed extract). Dissolve agar-agar in water in the proportion according to the instructions on the factory packaging - this is a dough thickener. Separately, in a small amount of water, so that it is like liquid sour cream, mix soy flour with carob. Add agar-agar and beat with a mixer for 3-5 minutes. Pour the mass into molds and refrigerate for 4-5 hours. No need to bake - this dish is eaten natural, raw.

Oil with carob

Everyone is familiar with chocolate butter. With carob it turns out no less tasty than with cocoa. If you manage to buy carob, you can cook with it, but you need coconut oil. It will turn out healthier and more interesting: 30 g of bean powder and 100 g of coconut oil. Dissolve the butter in a water bath. Add carob and stir thoroughly. Cool down the mass. There is a little warm.

Cocktail

It will take 30 g of powder, a few dried dates, 150 g of fresh blackberries and a glass of nut milk, or better. Mix all products at high speed in a blender. Eat instead of snacks - sandwiches and cottage cheese curds.

Candies with carob

Take dried fruits - you can use the usual ones: dried apricots and prunes. You will need walnuts or hazelnuts. Pass through a meat grinder. Add carob powder to the mass and form sweets of any shape from it. Fruit and nut mass with a chocolate smell will appeal even to children. This is an excellent option for dieters, and children will not spoil their teeth with caramels and will receive a lot of vitamins, vegetable fats and minerals.

chocolate drink

Prepared like cocoa. Carob beans do not bind calcium contained in milk, it is not very useful for people after 30 years of age - it ceases to be absorbed and accumulates in the body in the form of slag deposits, and milk fats are harmful. But many people love its taste, along with carob, milk is safe, and there are a lot of taste sensations.

Cottage cheese casserole with carob

300 g of cottage cheese, 100 g of sour cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar. Add carob powder to the mixture. You can add fresh and dried fruits to this chocolate casserole.

carob syrup

There are two types of it: squeezed and evaporated. In evaporated - add glucose. It can be added to tea and other drinks instead of sugar for people with diabetes. Many sweets for diabetics are prepared on the basis of carob syrup - this is a natural sweetener that does not have the characteristic taste of artificial ones.

Carob syrup is sold in vegetarian stores and in the diabetic food section.

Carob, like any other food product, has health risks. Any food should be eaten wisely: for example, carob syrup has a lot of carbohydrates. It should be added to food in moderation. It is not suitable for those on a carbohydrate-free diet.

Vegans use carob for ethical reasons - it's just rarely used in foods made with animal fats, it doesn't taste good with them. And in itself, as a herbal ingredient, carob does not carry independent benefits - it is just a flavor enhancer for sweet dishes.

Indications and contraindications

Chocolate-loving nursing mothers can drink drinks with carob - with breast milk, it will not harm the baby, like cocoa, will not cause allergies or diathesis, it does not contain caffeine. By itself, the taste of the product does not require sugar - it is sweetish.

The product is easily digestible. Does not increase blood sugar levels. Recommended for those who strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle and love the taste of chocolate. And for those who would like to try something new, tasty and harmless. The carob tree is absolutely harmless to human health, but, like any plant, it is surprising and edible.

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