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Research into these bioactive compounds will allow us to better understand their contribution to health benefits. Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a Mediterranean species rich in secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds. These secondary metabolites confer important antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties to carob, offering multiple applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This chapter reviews the main secondary metabolites present in carob fruits and leaves and their potential applications.
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DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9112-9.ch011
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