Carob protein

ProteinBest with a meal

What is it

Carob protein is the protein fraction extracted from the seeds and pods of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). It is a plant-based protein source occasionally used in supplements and functional foods.

Evidence for 2 uses

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Plant protein source

Good Evidence

Provides complete amino acid profile and digestible plant protein.

Bioactive peptides (research)

Mixed Evidence

In vitro studies suggest antihypertensive and antioxidant peptides. Human evidence is essentially absent.

How it works

Carob seed germ contains roughly 50 to 60 percent protein. Carob protein hydrolysates have been studied for bioactive peptides with antihypertensive and antioxidant activity in vitro. As a dietary protein, carob protein provides a complete amino acid profile, though typical isolates have somewhat lower lysine than soy or whey.

Dosage

Used as a protein source in functional foods; specific bioactive peptide doses are not established for human use.

When and how to take it

Used like other protein supplements; taken with meals or post-exercise.

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Carob protein hydrolysate

Used in plant-based protein blends.

Well digested.

Safety

Generally well tolerated. People with legume allergies (carob is in the Fabaceae family) should be cautious.

Who should be cautious

People with legume allergies should be cautious. Otherwise, no specific cautions at typical dietary use.

Interactions

No significant drug interactions documented.

Food sources

Carob seed germ flour

Amount
30 g
%DV
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Frequently asked questions

Is carob protein complete?⌄

It provides all essential amino acids, though it is lower in lysine than soy or whey.

Is it the same as carob powder?⌄

No. Carob powder is made from the pod and is mostly carbohydrate. Carob protein comes from the seed germ.

References

Carob protein on NIH DSLD (US supplement label database) — NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database link

Research on Carob protein (PubMed search) — PubMed link

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