
A valuable product of carob pods, D-pinitol is a compound related to the important family of inositols. In plain terms, it is a natural property found in a variety of plants. Common sources of D-pinitol are legumes, leafy vegetables, and citrus fruits.
Why is D-Pinitol Valuable?
In recent years, the pharmacological interest in D-Pinitol has risen enormously. This is due to the compound’s established multifunctional properties through a variety of signaling pathways. The list includes anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties. Although there are synthetic and semi-synthetic versions of D-Pinitol that have been produced through chemical and biochemical transformations, carobs (Ceratonia siliqua L.) have been discovered to be the only organic raw material from which D-Pinitol can be extracted in quantities that would be sufficient for viable commercial purposes.
D-Pinitol in Australian Carobs
We recently sent our product samples, specifically carob powder and carob syrup samples, to Anresco Laboratories for D-Pinitol testing. Below you will see their findings. There is also a link to the actual report from the laboratory. If there is any opportunity for your company and Australian Carobs to work together with regards to your D-Pinitol needs, please message us through our Contact page.D-Pinitol in Pure Carob Syrup
- 5.73% or 1719mg of D-Pinitol/serving
- 14,250mg of D-Pinitol/250ml
- (serving size is 30ml)
D-Pinitol in Roasted Carob Powder
- 5.61% or 561mg of D-Pinitol/serving
- 11,222mg of D-Pinitol/200g pack
- (serving size is 10mg)
D-Pinitol in Raw Carob Powder
- 5.53% or 553mg of D-Pinitol/serving
- 11,060mg of D-Pinitol/200g pack
- (serving size is 10mg)
SOURCES: National Library of Medicine, PubChem via NIH, AIMS Press