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Evaluation of Extracts From the Leaves and Pods of the Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Food With a Therapeutic Effect
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Author(s): Yassine Mouniane (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Soumaya Choukri (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Soukaina Elkadaoui (Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco), Issam El-Khadir (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Ahmed Chriqui (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Abdelaati Soufiani (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Sara Razzak (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Hiba Benchehida (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Mariame Taibi (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Rida Arabi (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Fatima Kazbekovna Serebryanaya (Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute, Russia), Ilham Zenouaki (Institut National d'Hygiène du Maroc, Morocco), Mohamed El Bakkali (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Mohamed Rektouti (Faculty of Science, Biology and Health Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco), Taoufiq Benali (Environment and Health, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco)and Driss Hmouni (Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
Source title:
Exploring the Science of Food as Medicine
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gunavathy Selvarajh (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1439-6.ch006
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Abstract
The rising prevalence of chronic diseases and antibiotic-resistant bacteria underscores the need for natural remedies as sustainable, side-effect-free alternatives. This study highlights the therapeutic potential of carob, a plant rich in bioactive compounds with remarkable health benefits. Aqueous extracts from its leaves and pods contain significant levels of polyphenols (9.2 ± 0.31 to 8.53 ± 0.32 mg GAE/g), flavonoids (up to 3.34 ± 0.14 mg QE/g), and tannins (4.34 ± 0.32 to 0.39 ± 0.06 mg EC/g), contributing to its strong antioxidant properties. Furthermore, carob extract exhibited potent antibacterial activity, with inhibition zones measuring 8.2 ± 0.5 mm for Salmonella spp., 8.4 ± 0.6 mm for Staphylococcus aureus, 9.5 ± 0.5 mm for Escherichia coli, and 8.8 ± 0.6 mm for Bacillus cereus. These bioactive compounds support gut health by acting as antioxidants and microbiome regulators, preventing inflammatory bowel diseases and promoting intestinal balance. This study highlights carob's role in chronic disease prevention, advocating for a holistic health approach.
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