Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1912 — Carob Beans. [ARTICLE]

Carob Beans.

It is' principally used in the manufacture of cattle food, and large Quantities are shipped from Cyprus, Crete, Italy and Portugal to the United Kingdom for this purpose. Italian manufacturers lay great stress on the quality of the bean, and practically all that is produced in the islands of Asia Minor is shipped to Italy. The product of this country is of superior quality and brings 15 to 20 per cent, more in price than that grown elsewhere. Owing to the strong, sweet smell of the bean, it is a difficult article to ship, as the article taints whatever other merchandise may be in the same vessel. Shipments are made in bulk.