The carob syrup has been attracted the interest of consumers as an alternative sweetener due to its superiority against refined ones. Bioactive phytochemicals and polyols, vitamins minerals are present in syrup; whereas sucrose, fructose glucose main sugars. Although prefer for special composition, sucrose supplementation is a common adulteration abating health benefits. detection natural sweet...

This work is focused on the preparation of an innovative gluten-free (GF) bread with remarkable softness and antioxidant features over time. To overcome technological inconveniences related to removal gluten from bread, kefir beverage fortified vegetable extracts employed as a functional ingredient in bread-making process. In this context, carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) leaves represent outstandi...