What is Ceratonia Plus?

SUGAR
A WORLDWIDE PROBLEM

The food industry has been for years looking for healthier alternatives to the use of added sugars since it is well-known that white sugar or sucrose increases the risk of cardiovascular infections, cancer and diabetes. According to the latest data issued by UNESDA (European Union Soft Drinks Associations), the non-alcoholic beverage industry has reduced the use of added sugars in its beverages in Europe by 14.6% between 2015 and 2019.

In order to continue reducing the use of sugars, it is necessary to accomplish changes in the formulations while maintaining the taste with which consumers are happy and innovations to develop new products with different levels of sweetness using healthier and more natural options.

There are a number of alternative sweeteners, but in most cases they involve a variety of health problems, such as aspartame (with more than 90 known adverse physiological reactions), saccharin (withdrawn in some countries because of being suspected of causing cancer), sucralose (possible damage to internal organs and metabolic alterations), high fructose (related to obesity and diabetes).

SUGAR
A WORLDWIDE PROBLEM

The food industry has been for years looking for healthier alternatives to the use of added sugars since it is well-known that white sugar or sucrose increases the risk of cardiovascular infections, cancer and diabetes. According to the latest data issued by UNESDA (European Union Soft Drinks Associations), the non-alcoholic beverage industry has reduced the use of added sugars in its beverages in Europe by 14.6% between 2015 and 2019.

In order to continue reducing the use of sugars, it is necessary to accomplish changes in the formulations while maintaining the taste with which consumers are happy and innovations to develop new products with different levels of sweetness using healthier and more natural options.

There are a number of alternative sweeteners, but in most cases they involve a variety of health problems, such as aspartame (with more than 90 known adverse physiological reactions), saccharin (withdrawn in some countries because of being suspected of causing cancer), sucralose (possible damage to internal organs and metabolic alterations), high fructose (related to obesity and diabetes).

OUR SOLUTION

Ceratonia-Plus® is a line of sweet carob syrups made exclusively with carob pulp, preserving all the healthy properties that this fruit can provide to create an ideal natural sweetener, with applications both in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Our syrups can be used by the end consumer as a healthy, functional and natural alternative to the common sweetener or in the case of the industry as an be-included ingredient in their formulations to add value to the final product.

Ceratonia-Plus® is a line of sweet carob syrups made exclusively with carob pulp, preserving all the healthy properties that this fruit can provide to create an ideal natural sweetener, with applications both in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Our syrups can be used by the end consumer as a healthy, functional and natural alternative to the common sweetener or in the case of the industry as an be-included ingredient in their formulations to add value to the final product.

WHAT IS CAROB OR GARROFA?

It is the fruit of the carob tree, a native tree of the Mediterranean area, which is an exceptional ally when it comes to fighting climate change as it helps to combat desertification. In addition, it is respectful with the environment, as it has a low carbon footprint and few water requirements.

Ceratonia-Plus® IS A LINE OF SWEET CAROB SYRUPES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION THAT CAN BE PURCHASED AS A SYRUP OR AS AN FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENT.

It is healthy like other natural products (honey, molasses, maple syrup or stevia) and also has a low glycemic index, balanced carbohydrates, minerals, polyphenols and is a natural source of pinitol. Its pleasant taste and smell are presented in two ways, one mild and the other intense.

WHAT IS CAROB OR GARROFA?

It is the fruit of the carob tree, a native tree of the Mediterranean area, which is an exceptional ally when it comes to fighting climate change as it helps to combat desertification. In addition, it is respectful with the environment, as it has a low carbon footprint and few water requirements.