Most people detest the locust beans because of the unpleasant smell but unknown to them, locust bean is beneficial to its consumers. The plant commonly referred to as Iru by the Yoruba speaking part ...

African locust bean popularly known as iru is of great importance in Nigeria as people rely on it as a source of food, traditional medicine and remedy for several ailments. Both the fruits, seeds, ...

The problem has been building for some time given the peculiarities of the carob supply chain (it takes years for trees to become productive, while attempts to establish new plantations have delivered ...

In today’s food and beverage landscape, consumer expectations are changing faster than ever. Shoppers want products that are not only delicious and convenient but also healthier, more transparent, and ...

While the raw aroma can be intense, once iru is cooked in soups or stews, the sharpness mellows into a savoury fragrance that transforms the entire dish. Iru or African locust bean is one of West ...

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), belonging to the Instituto Universitario de Conservación y Mejora de la Agrodiversidad Valenciana (COMAV), and the Universidad ...

It is not easy to look at, and the smell is unpleasant – at best. These aside, Locust Bean is the single, most significant ingredient guaranteed to take your soups, stews or mixed vegetables from ...

DuPont has announced it will raise the price of locust bean gum following a poor carob harvest in the Mediterranean basin this year and critically low stocks. The price rise will be effective from the ...

The French supplier says its acquisition of Swiss-based locust bean gum specialist UNIPEKTIN Ingredients will allow it to push into new markets and applications. Nexira, a specialist in acacia fibre ...

It is customary for many Nigerians, including singles and housewives, to make choices regarding seasoning products for their kitchens on an almost daily basis. Many fast foods kitchens at popular ...

Mistletoes parasitising African locust bean trees in Amurum Forest Reserve. Abidemi Raji Mistletoes are found in a wide range of forest ecosystems. As parasites, they are a fascinating group of plants ...