CarobWay

CarobWay Overview

CarobWay, a food-tech start-up, is introducing modern consumers to the nutritional benefits of the ancient carob fruit. The company's product portfolio includes a range of sustainable, science-backed ingredients derived from carob, catering to the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries. CarobWay's approach to product development, cultivation, and production is driven by innovation and technology. The product lineup includes clean-label bioactive ingredients designed for health and functionality. These products feature a single-ingredient syrup with a low glycemic index, which is particularly suitable for consumers with pre-diabetes, and prebiotic fibers that support gut health and the microbiome. Additionally, CarobWay produces food thickeners like locust bean gum, which is used in infant nutrition, dairy products, and sports supplements. CarobWay has also developed pipeline products like D-pinitol, which may help regulate insulin, along with carob-based extracts for cosmetics and carob protein. CarobWay's vertically integrated supply chain enhances food security, with over 20 long-term agricultural partnerships across 300 hectares of Israeli cultivation, all operating under fair trade practices. The company has completed full production scale-up and conducted prebiotics research demonstrating significant positive effects on the microbiome.

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Jun 30, 2025 · www.prnewswire.com

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/PRNewswire/ -- Food tech company CarobWay GmbH. unveils its carob-derived prebiotic fiber, CarobBiome™. The start-up's entry into this trending ingredient...

CarobWay GmbH, a food tech company, has introduced CarobBiome™, a prebiotic fiber derived from carob fruit, which is designed to support gut and metabolic health. The product is set to be showcased at IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago. CarobBiome™ is undergoing preclinical assessment and is noted for its natural, vegan composition that avoids common digestive discomforts associated with other fibers. The fiber is rich in soluble and insoluble fractions, contributing to its prebiotic benefits and potential to aid weight management. CarobWay emphasizes sustainability by sourcing from upcycled carob pulp, promoting regenerative agriculture. The commercial launch of CarobBiome™ is planned for the next quarter.

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Aug 7, 2023 · www.foodnavigator-usa.com

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CarobWay demonstrates low caloric, functional properties of carob fruit at IFT FIRST 2023

CarobWay, a natural ingredient company, introduced its low glycemic sweetener made from carob fruit at the IFT FIRST event. The carob fruit, which is 50% sugar, has been found to be a natural antidiabetic and insulin regulator. CarobWay has conducted a bioavailability study to understand how the stomach and intestines react to the carob fruit and found that it has a slow absorption rate, which doesnt cause a spike in insulin like regular sugar. The company also highlighted the sustainability of the carob fruit, which uses very little water and has a high carbon absorption rate.

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Jun 29, 2023 · www.foodbusinessnews.net

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CarobWay launches low glycemic sweetener

CarobWay, Ltd., an Israel-based company, has launched a low glycemic index sweetener made from whole carob fruit. The sweetener includes various sugars, the polyol D-pinitol, trace soluble fibers, and polyphenols. CarobWays CEO, Udi Alroy, stated that the natural sugar replacer provides a holistic solution and can be easily incorporated into any food and beverage application. The companys sweetener, which is derived from specific varieties of the carob tree, offers a mild caramel flavor without any bitter notes. The zero-waste sweetener is made from deseeded pods and is available as a syrup.

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May 23, 2022 · www.nutraingredients.com

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Carobway's innovative agritech approach offers carob's health benefits to industry

Carobway, an Israeli company, aims to cultivate carob using advanced agriTech to grow the trees more intensively and efficiently. Carob seeds are used for locust bean gum production, while the fruit itself is used for its sugars and fibers. Carobway plans to offer carob to various markets based on different food applications and uses, such as beverages, low-GI sugar for diabetics, and functional protein for food and beverage products. The company has a 10-year commitment from a leading market company to buy all carobs produced, stabilizing the supply chain. Carobway has partnered with top nurseries in Israel to develop highly fruitful trees for industrial use. The company was founded in 2020 and is focused on sustainable farming and addressing climate-stressed resources.

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Dec 22, 2021 · www.israel21c.org

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The startup giving the ancient carob tree a tech makeover

Israeli startup CarobWay is utilizing carob trees to produce nutritional products and locust bean gum. The company has partnered with Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) to research the impact of climate change on carob trees. CarobWay has signed a long-term supply agreement with a European manufacturer of locust bean gum and has planted 70 hectares of carob trees in the Hula Valley. The company is developing products using the carob fruit pulp, including low GI sugar and fiber-rich products. CarobWay has received a pre-seed investment and is seeking further funding to build its industrial plant. The goal is to become a global company, focusing on sustainable agriculture and launching new products with scientific value.

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Employees: 1-10

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Ness Ziona, Israel

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