Locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

HS v2017 Code: 121292

About locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

HS code 121292 covers locust beans, also known as carob, which are a versatile and nutritious food product. Carob is widely used in the food and beverage industry, as well as in various other applications. As a drought-resistant crop, carob production plays an important role in the agricultural economies of many regions, particularly those with Mediterranean climates.

Production process

Carob production involves harvesting the pods from the carob tree, which is native to the Mediterranean region. The pods are then dried, roasted, and processed to extract the edible pulp and seeds. The pulp can be ground into a powder, which is commonly used as a cocoa substitute, while the seeds are used to produce carob gum, a valuable food additive.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for carob production are the carob trees themselves, which require well-drained soil and a Mediterranean climate to thrive. Harvesting and processing the carob pods also requires basic agricultural equipment and machinery. Additionally, carob production may involve the use of drying and roasting equipment, as well as facilities for grinding and packaging the final products.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the carob industry are the carob powder and carob gum. Carob powder is used as a substitute for cocoa in a variety of food products, including baked goods, confectionery, and beverages. Carob gum, on the other hand, is a valuable food additive used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in 190110 Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 350510 Dextrins and other modified starches, among other applications.

Revisions to 121292

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 121292. The most recent 1 version of this code (121292) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 121292 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

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B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/121299'>121299: Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]

    

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