Welcome!
Creta Carob was established in 2006 and started its operations in 2011. It is a family company that main focus is the production of different biological products from the Carob Pods. Creta Carob is located in Crete Island in a little village called Argyroupoli. During our production process we combine ancient procedures with new technologies. Our final products correspond to the regulations of the E.U. and received the bio qualification in Greece and in the E.U. from DIO.
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In Crete, the carob trees thrive in difficult soils and like arid conditions that are naturally free of fungus and pests. Thus, the uses of chemical sprays are not necessary on Crete Island. The tree grows 15 m in 50 years. It does not bear fruit for the first 15 years. However, once fruiting, it will yield one ton of beans in one harvest.
Carob pods are harvested in the middle of September. The growing carob pods look like green broad beans but they turn to a dark glossy brown as they age. Each pod can contain up to 15 seeds.
History
Carob has a long history in human consumption. The Greek Theophrastus recorded in 4BC that his fellow Greeks called the carob the Egyptian Fig. There is also evidence that Ancient Egyptians used carob. Both the pods and seeds have been found in Egyptian Tombs. Further, the Romans ate the Carob pods when they were green and fresh for their natural sweetness. Thus, Carob is no newly discovered food. As the founder of Creta Carob, Elias Manousakas states "It is the lost treasure of Crete''.
Cretan Carob
Carob is up to 8% protein. It contains Vitamins A, B, B2, B3 and D. It is high in Calcium, phosphorus, pottasium, Magnesium and contains Iron Manganese, Barium, Copper and Nickel.
We are offering carob products in different shapes and sizes.
carob recipes
- Carob Pudding This is a recipe from my husband's granny. My family loves it all over the year.
- Carob Cake with Almonds and Graviera Cheese A nice typical Cretan recipe.
- Carob Cake "Tourta" One of our family recipes. My children love it.
- Carob Bake Bars Oatmeal This one seems to be for children only. But in my family no one can resist!
- Carob Brownies Brownies of a very special kind.
- Carob Healthy Help Finally a carob recipe for grown-up's.
- Carob Banana Milk Shake (Hot or Cold) A great refreshment in Summer and Winter time.
- Carob Frosting An icy delight for your cake.
Price list 2011 and order form
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Thank you for your interest in Creta Carob products. Please make your orders using the order form below. You may also write us an email with your orders to info@cretacarob.com. We accept payment by bank transfer only, no credit cards. You will get an answer with payment instructions within 24 hours. Distributers, retailers and bulk orders of more than 10 units per product: Please send us an email. |
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how to find us
You can find us easily by car: Just take the National Road from Rethymnon for Chania until Episkopi beach. Take the exit to the left and go straight ahead to Argyroupoli.
Just after the "Welcome to Argyroupoli" sign, opposite to a little church on the right side of the road, beside the pharmacy the company building is located.
privacy policy
We will never share personal customer information or banking details of customers with third parties who are not involved in the process of the customer's request or the sales process.
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More about us and our products
- Our final products correspond to the regulations of the European Union and received the bio qualification in Greece and in the European Eunion from DIO, the Organisation of Testing and Certification of Organic Products.
- Our carob suppliers provide us with high quality fruits which are not chemical treated.
- During our production processes we also do not use any chemicals, perservatives and additives.
- All the products that arrive to our warehouse go through quality monitoring.
- Only the best quality fruits reach the production stage.
- We do not import carob, we use only carob that is grown in Crete Island.
- Due to the special climate of the Island, our final products have unique tastes and aromas.
- In our store, which is located in the factory, visitors have the opportunity to taste our wide range of carob products and the sweets, drinks and pastries that are prepared using them.
The DIO signs and the EU Leaf Mark which is legally binding and the only sign acknowledged in all european countries.
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Known Carob Health Benefits
– What you need to know about carob!- Carob is a healthy alternative to cocoa.
- Carob, unlike cocoa, is free from caffeine and theobromine, that are both stimulants.
- Also, carob does not contain amine and phenylethylamine which can trigger migraines and allergic reactions.
- It has no oxalic acid which prevents the body using calcium and zinc.
- Oxalic acid in cocoa may be connected to the onset of spottiness in some teenagers eating larger amount of chocolate.
- Carob is gluten free thus it is a great treat for those who suffer from a condition called celiac disease.
- All of our carob products are gluten free, high in protein and low in fat.
- They contain twice as much calcium than dairy milk.
- They are rich in Vitamins A, B, B2, B3 and D and offer many traces of minerals.
- They aid digestion, lower cholesterol levels, relieve diarrhoea in infants and adults, relieve asthma (whether or not caused by allergies), act as an expectorant, are caffeine free, ease coughs and colds, contain Gallic acid, and help prevent polio.
- Also, carob is known to increase libido and number of sperm cells.