Carob Products

The carob tree — harnup in Greek — has grown in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean for millennia. Its distinctive dark pods were once so valuable they were used as a unit of measurement (the word 'carat' derives from the Greek 'keration', meaning carob pod). Long before sugar cane reached Europe, carob was the Mediterranean's primary sweetener.Today,…The carob tree — harnup in Greek — has grown in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean for millennia. Its distinctive dark pods were once so valuable they were used as a unit of measurement (the word 'carat' derives from the Greek 'keration', meaning carob pod). Long before sugar cane reached Europe, carob was the Mediterranean's primary sweetener.Today, carob is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance. Rich in natural sugars, high in dietary fibre, containing no caffeine, and with a natural sweetness profile that makes it an excellent chocolate alternative, it is a genuinely versatile ingredient — and one that carries a deep Cypriot identity.Our Carob Products collection brings…Read more