Chemical composition, in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of carob pulp (Ceratonia siliqua L.) from Tunisia

The main aim of this study was to establish the chemical composition, and phenolic compounds, as well as to investigate in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of carob grown in Tunisia. Carob pulp meal contained high levels of carbohydrates (44.18%) primarily consisting of 37.05% sucrose, 7.45% fructose, and 2.67% glucose along with appreciable amounts of protein (6.48%), fiber (3.11%), and low-fat content (1.32%). Carob pulp is considered a rich source of Ca (2646.4 mg/kg DW), Mg (504.3 mg/kg), and also incorporates minor amounts of Fe (10.1 mg/kg), and Cu (