0. Executive Summary
Judgment axis | Key judgment |
| Item Identity | The representative plant entity of the carob family is Ceratonia siliqua L., and it is an accepted species of Kew. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Key role | The pulp of mature pods is converted into powder, roasting powder, syrup, beverage, and confectionery ingredients, while the seed endosperm is converted into a raw material for producing Locust Bean Gum. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Harvesting principle | Record Species, Cultivar, Farm, Harvest Year, Pod Maturity, Moisture, and Seed/Pulp Purpose in the Lot field. Enter the specific harvest month and yield after verifying official data by region and variety. |
| Product separation | It branches into Mature Pod → Deseeded Pod → Raw/Roasted Powder or Extract/Syrup and Mature Pod → Seed → Endosperm → Locust Bean Gum. |
| Separation of similar items | Similar products with common carob names, such as Ceratonia siliqua and Prosopis, are managed as a separate Botanical Entity. ( Agris ) |
| Growth characteristics | Kew is described as a shrub/tree native to the Mediterranean and Iran that grows in a subtropical biome. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Seed industry | FAO/JECFA defines Locust Bean Gum as obtained from the endosperm of carob seeds. ( FAOHome ) |
| food additives | The Codex GSFA regulates Carob Bean Gum as a food additive and provides various food usage systems based on GMP conditions, etc. ( FAO Home ) |
| EU regulatory changes | The EU adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/196 on January 28, 2026, amending relevant food additive regulations, including the use and specifications of E410. Since transitional provisions regarding additives legally released to the market prior to August 18, 2026, are also included, EU RFQs must verify the Regulation Version. ( EUR-Lex ) |
| Domestic statistics | The latest government-approved statistics on the commercial cultivation area and production volume of carob in South Korea were not verified in this v1.0; therefore, they will be entered later after verification of the official raw data. |
| Supply and demand risk | Dependence on Mediterranean production areas, variety and origin, pod moisture, mold, and foreign matter, Seed/Pulp yield, roasting variation, powder particle size, LBG viscosity, purity, microorganisms, and specifications, and exchange rates and international logistics are key factors. |
| Operating Principles | Connect Species–Cultivar–Farm–Pod Lot–Pulp/Seed Split–Powder/Syrup/Gum Batch–COA–Buyer RFQ. |
| Final goal | It separates the supply chains for food-grade pods and high-value seed gums, connecting them to Buyer repurchase at the Parent Lot level. |
Kew explains that carob pods are used in food and animal feed, while the gum obtained from the seeds is widely utilized in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. This demonstrates that the core value of the carob lies not merely in the fruit itself, but in its dual industrial structure of Pod Pulp + Seed Gum . ( Plants of the World Online )
1. Plant Identity & Product Master
Basic fields | detail |
| Korean name | Carob |
| English name | Carob / Carob Tree / Locust Bean |
| Representative scientific name | Ceratonia siliqua L. |
| classification | Fabaceae → Ceratonia → C. siliqua |
| Growth type | evergreen shrubs or trees |
| Edible parts | The flesh of a mature pod |
| Separate industrial parts | Seeds, especially endosperms for gum production |
| Non-edible · Separate management | Seed hulls, some germ fraction, pruning residue, etc. are managed separately according to their use. |
| Major harvesting stages | Fully mature and dried pods |
| Basic product form | Whole Pod·Deseed Pod·Carob Powder·Roasted Powder·Syrup·Seed·Locust Bean Gum |
| Basic processing stage | Harvesting → Sorting → Drying → Deseeding → Grinding/Roasting or Extraction/Concentration / Seed → Separation → Endosperm → Grinding |
| Basic use | Confectionery, Bakery, Beverages, Cereals, Spreads, Syrups, Thickeners, Stabilization |
| Similarity Principle | Separation of Botanical Identity from products using the trade name of other plants' carob |
Kew describes C. siliqua as a representative edible pod-producing tree of the Mediterranean region and records the use of both pods and seed gum. ( Plants of the World Online )
Product Master
Product | Product stage | Key Management Standards |
| Carob Seed Lot | breeding materials | Species·Origin·Lot |
| Carob Seedling | Seedling cultivation | Seed Lot · Soundness |
| Carob Cultivar Lot | varieties | Cultivar·Flower Type·Origin |
| Carob Field Lot | production | Farm·Plant ID·Official Date |
| Mature Carob Pod | Harvested raw materials | Maturity, color, moisture, damage |
| Selected Carob Pod | Selected items | Mold, damage, foreign matter |
| Dried Carob Pod | dried raw materials | Moisture and storage conditions |
| Deseeded Carob Pod | Desprouting raw materials | Seed Removal · Pulp Yield |
| Carob Pod Pieces/Kibbles | Grinding pretreatment | Size · Moisture · Seed Fragment |
| Raw Carob Powder | Non-roasted powder | Particle size, moisture, microorganisms |
| Light Roasted Carob Powder | low roasting | Roasting Profile · Color |
| Medium/Dark Roasted Powder | Roasting powder | Time, temperature, color, scent |
| Carob Flour | Milled products | Parent Pod · Particle Size · Foreign Matter |
| Carob Extract | Water-soluble extraction | Extraction Batch |
| Carob Syrup | syrup | Extract, Concentrate, Solid |
| Carob Molasses-type Product | Concentrated type | Product Definition · Sweetness · Formula |
| Carob Beverage Base | Beverage ingredients | Powder/Syrup content |
| Carob Cocoa-alternative Blend | mixed ingredients | Carob content · Cocoa presence |
| Carob Seed | Industrial seeds | Parent Pod · Moisture · Purity |
| Carob Seed Kernel | Seed fraction | Separation of Hull, Germ, and Endosperm |
| Carob Endosperm | Gum ingredients | Purity and separation yield |
| Locust Bean Gum | food additives | E410/JECFA Standard · Viscosity · Purity |
| Carob Germ Flour | Seed germ products | Separate verification of food use and protein standards |
| Seed Hull Fraction | by-product | Verification for food, feed, and industrial uses |
| OEM·PB Carob Product | finished product | Formula · MOQ · Contract |
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| Plant classification | Ceratonia siliqua | Scientific Name required |
| Similar products | Prosopis spp. et al. | Separate Plant Entity |
| varieties | Regional and commercial varieties | Cultivar proof |
| Edible parts | Pod Pulp / Seed Endosperm | Plant Part required |
| Harvesting stage | Mature/Dried Pod | Harvest Grade |
| production method | Orchard / Agroforestry etc. | Farm Entity |
| Distribution methods | Whole Pod·Kibble·Powder·Seed | Product Separation |
| Roasting | Raw/Light/Medium/Dark | Process Separation |
| Extraction form | Extract·Syrup·Concentrate | Separate Product |
| Seed Fraction | Hull·Endosperm·Germ | Product by Fraction |
| Gum | Food-grade LBG | Additive Entity |
| Final use | Cocoa alternative·Bakery·Beverage·Hydrocolloid | Application |
| Transaction type | Raw material·Bulk Powder·Gum·OEM·PB | RFQ |
| Types of regulation | General Food / Food Additive E410 | Regulatory Entity |
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest
Kew records C. siliqua as a subtropical shrub/tree native from the Mediterranean to Iran. ( Plants of the World Online )
Relevant FAO data treats carob as a tree that produces edible pods and can be utilized even in semi-arid regions. ( FAOHome )
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Cultivation plan | Cultivar · Pod/Seed Purpose · Buyer | Production Design |
| Seeds and seedlings | Origin·Cultivar·Lot | Identity |
| Grafting and propagation | Rootstock, scion, variety | Orchard Uniformity |
| formula | Farm · Job · Block | Traceability |
| Tree management | Crown and pruning | productivity |
| rising | Temperature, rainfall, dryness, frost | Supply Risk |
| soil | pH · Soil · Drainage | Site management |
| Watering | Water source, quantity, and timing | Production stability |
| dispute | Materials, Timing, and Quantity | Growth |
| flowering | Season/Flower Type | Fruit set prediction |
| moisture | Pollination | Fruit Set |
| Fruit set | Pod Count | Yield Forecast |
| Pod enlargement | Size and color | Maturity |
| Aging | Color, moisture, sweetness, dryness | Harvest Decision |
| harvest | Date · Farm · Weight | Pod Lot |
| Origin sorting | Mold, insect damage, damage, foreign matter | Grade |
| dry | Final moisture | Storage |
| save | Temperature, humidity, and pests | Raw Supply |
| purifying | If necessary | Food Safety |
| Crushing | Pod Pieces | Pre-processing |
| Defection | Pulp/Seed Separation | Product Split |
| Fruit pulp crushing | Island | Flour/Powder |
| Roasting | Time, temperature, color, scent | Roasted Powder |
| extraction | Water/Process | Extract |
| percolation | Clarification | Syrup |
| concentration | Solids | Syrup |
| Seed Cleaning | foreign matter/moisture | Gum Raw Material |
| Seed Dehulling | Hull removal | Secure Endosperm |
| Endosperm Separation | Germ·Endosperm | Gum Production |
| Endosperm Grinding | Particle size and viscosity | LBG |
| constitution | Mesh | Uniformity |
| Microbial and foreign substance inspection | Batch | Safety |
| packaging | Moisture-proof · Lot | Shelf-life |
| shipment | Buyer · Quantity · Date | transaction |
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management
Quality items | Whole Pod | Pod Powder/Syrup | Seed | Locust Bean Gum | finished product | Public rating |
| Species | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Public/Verified |
| Cultivar | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Origin | essential | essential | succession | succession | mark | Public/Verified |
| Farm | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Lot | essential | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified/NDA |
| Harvest year/day | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Sukdo | core | Inheritance of raw materials | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| color | Pod Grade | Powder/Roast | Seed | Gum color | By product | Verified |
| incense | Ingredient fragrance | Roasting Key Points | — | Off-flavor | By product | Member/Verified |
| weight | essential | Batch | Batch | Batch | By product | NDA |
| moisture | core | Powder Core | Seed Core | Standard management | By product | Verified |
| mold | core | Inheritance of raw materials | Seed test | Gum test | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| insect pests | core | Raw material inspection | core | Inheritance of raw materials | QC | Verified |
| alien substance | core | core | core | core | core | Verified |
| Seed Fragment | — | Pod Powder Key | — | — | QC | Verified |
| Island | — | Powder Core | — | Gum core | By product | Verified |
| Roasting history | — | Roasted Powder is essential | — | — | tracking | NDA |
| Solids | — | Syrup Core | — | — | By product | Verified/NDA |
| pH | — | Syrup/Extract | — | Product testing | By product | Verified/NDA |
| microorganism | If necessary | core | core | core | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| pesticide residues | Production history | test | Inheritance of raw materials | Inheritance of raw materials | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| heavy metals | Risk-based | test | test | Standard inspection | Conformity to standards | Verified/NDA |
| Endosperm Purity | — | — | Fractional management | core | tracking | Verified/NDA |
| Galactomannan | — | — | — | Core of Product Identity | By product | Verified/NDA |
| viscosity | — | — | — | Buyer Core Specifications | Application to finished products | NDA |
| Seed separation history | — | Parent Lot | essential | succession | tracking | NDA |
| Gum manufacturing history | — | — | Parent | essential | tracking | NDA |
| packaging | Pod | moisture-proof | moisture-proof | moisture-proof | essential | Verified |
| Expiration date | By product | By product | By ingredient | By product | essential | Verified |
| Shipment | essential | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified |
| Returns and Claims | record | record | record | record | record | NDA |
| Repurchase | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | NDA |
JECFA defines Carob Bean Gum as galactomannan derived primarily from carob seed endosperm and operates separate standards for food additives. Therefore, LBG is managed with stricter standards regarding Identity, Purity, Viscosity, Microbiology, and Chemical Specification compared to general agricultural powders. ( FAO Home )
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Scientific Name · Variety · Edible Part (Pod Pulp/Seed Endosperm) · Production Purpose · Country/Region/Farm · Producer · Planting Material Lot · Flowering/Fruit Set Information · Harvest Date/Harvest Year · Pod Maturity · Color/Weight/Size/Moisture Content/Specifications/Grade · Mold/Pest Damage/Appearance/Foreign Matter Check · Pesticide Usage Records · Pesticide Residue/Microorganism/Heavy Metal Test Reports · Drying/Storage History · Raw Material Pod Lot · Seed Separation · Pulp Yield · Seed Lot · Roasting/Grinding/Extraction/Concentration History · Seed Hull/Germ/Endosperm Fraction · Gum Particle Size/Viscosity/Purity · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase
5. Korea Market & Demand Structure
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| imported food companies | Species · Origin · Product Form | Mediterranean RFQ |
| Powder raw material company | Raw/Roasted · Particle Size · Moisture | Powder Supply |
| confectionery company | Roast · Color · Scent · Particle Size | Cocoa Alternative |
| Chocolate substitutes | Carob Content · Formula | Product Development |
| Bakery | Powder·Roast | Ingredient |
| Cereal and Granola | Powder·Syrup | Food Ingredient |
| Beverage manufacturer | Powder, Extract, Syrup | Beverage |
| cafe | Roasted Powder · Syrup | B2B |
| Ice cream and desserts | Powder·Gum | Texture/Flavor |
| Dairy product manufacturer | LBG · Viscosity | Stabilizer |
| plant-based beverages | LBG·Carob Powder | Texture/Flavor |
| Sauce and dressing | LBG·Syrup | Thickening |
| Food additive distributor | E410 Spec | Hydrocolloid |
| HMR manufacturers | LBG·Powder | Texture Control |
| OEM·PB | Powder · Spread · Drink | Private Label |
| General health foods | Pod Powder | General food range |
| Export and re-export companies | E410 · Origin · Standard | Trade |
| Research Institute | Roasting · Hydrocolloid · Food Applications | R&D |
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence
International carob trade must separate the two supply chains: Whole Pod → Powder/Syrup and Seed → Locust Bean Gum .
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Mediterranean production | Country · Variety · Crop Year | Origin |
| harvest | Pod Maturity | Raw Quality |
| Drying and storage | Moisture and pests | Stability |
| Pod Detachment | Pulp/Seed Yield | Economics |
| Pod Powder | Raw/Roasted | Food Ingredient |
| Syrup | Extraction·Solids | Sweet Ingredient |
| Seed Trade | Origin·Purity | Gum Raw Material |
| Seed Processing | Hull/Germ/Endosperm | LBG Yield |
| Gum Milling | Particle size and viscosity | Hydrocolloid |
| International shipping | Dry Cargo · Humidity | Quality |
| Korean imports | HS·MFDS standards | Compliance |
| Domestic subdivision | Lot Inheritance | Distribution |
| Manufacturing Application | Flavor/Texture | Application |
| Export and re-export | Country-specific Additive Rule | Global RFQ |
| delivery | Buyer Spec | Contract |
| Repurchase | Scent, Viscosity, Price, Delivery Time | Supplier Score |
Trade Dataset
item | v1.0 processing |
| Whole Carob Pod HS | Future verification of the Korea Customs Service's current HS-K |
| Dried Pod HS | Check subcategories |
| Carob Powder/Flour HS | Confirmation by processing type |
| Roasted Carob Powder HS | Verification by raw material and degree of processing |
| Carob Syrup HS | Verification by sugar and extract composition |
| Carob Seed HS | Check by use (edible/industrial/sowing) |
| Locust Bean Gum HS | Gum Product Official Classification Verification |
| Korea's import volume | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Korean import value | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Major countries of origin | Korea Customs Service verification of raw data by country of origin |
| Customs clearance unit price | Calculated only within the same HS, Product, and Unit |
| EU E410 | Regulation Version required |
| Codex | GSFA/JECFA Standard Connection |
| FTA | Verification by Country, HS, and Criteria of Origin |
| Quarantine | Distinction between seeds, pods, and processed powder |
| Korean food additives | Check the latest MFDS E410 compliance standards |
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Whole Mature Pod | Species · Origin · Moisture | Raw RFQ |
| Deseeded Pod | Seed Removal · Pulp Yield | Processor |
| Carob Kibbles | Size and moisture | Powder Processor |
| Raw Carob Powder | Particle size, color, microorganisms | Food Ingredient |
| Light Roast Powder | Roast Profile | Bakery/Beverage |
| Dark Roast Powder | Color, aroma, and bitterness | Cocoa Alternative |
| Carob Flour | Particle size and uniformity | Food Manufacturer |
| Carob Extract | Extraction and Solids | Beverage |
| Carob Syrup | Sweetness, Solids, Color | Foodservice/OEM |
| Cocoa-alternative Blend | Carob/Cocoa ratio | Product Development |
| Carob Seed | Origin · Moisture | LBG Processor |
| Seed Hull | fraction | Review of by-product utilization |
| Germ | Fractionation and quality | Verification of food/feed utilization |
| Endosperm | water | Gum Raw Material |
| Locust Bean Gum | Viscosity, particle size, and specifications | Hydrocolloid RFQ |
| Off-grade Pod | Quality nonconformity | Separate verification of feed and non-food products |
| Processing Residue | Hull fiber | Materials, Feed, and Energy Review |
According to FAO/JECFA, LBG uses carob seed endosperm as its primary ingredient. Therefore, Seed Processing Yield is recorded not as simple seed weight, but by dividing by the fractional yield of Hull–Germ–Endosperm . ( FAO Home )
Research on seed composition listed in FAO AGRIS also classifies carob seeds into distinct components: shell, endosperm, and embryo. ( Agris )
PRP — Product Research Profile
PRP | Key research questions |
| Pod PRP | Which varieties, origins, and maturity levels of pods are suitable for food processing? |
| Raw Powder PRP | Do the Pulp Lot, particle size, moisture, and microorganisms meet the Buyer Spec? |
| Roasting PRP | How Roast Profile Affects Color, Aroma, and Sensory Characteristics |
| Syrup PRP | Are the extraction yield, solid content, color, and viscosity suitable for beverages and confectionery? |
| Seed PRP | Are the yield, moisture, and purity of the seeds recovered from the Pod Lot suitable? |
| Endosperm PRP | Is the endosperm purity suitable for gum production after hull/germ removal? |
| LBG PRP | Do the viscosity, microbiome, and purity match JECFA/EU/MFDS standards? |
| Application PRP | Has the cocoa alternative and hydrocolloid markets been clearly separated? |
| Export PRP | Do the HS, E410, and destination country food additive regulations align? |
8. AX Transformation
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Species·Cultivar·Origin·Farm·Pod Lot required | Essential Field Completion Rate |
| 2 | Separation of Pod, Pulp, Seed, Endosperm, and LBG Products | Product identification rate |
| 3 | Connecting weather, growth, flowering, fruit setting, and harvest | Field–Lot Connection Rate |
| 4 | Video AI Pod screening for maturity, color, damage, and mold | Grade Accuracy |
| 5 | Production volume and harvest time forecast | Yield Forecast |
| 6 | Pod→Pulp/Seed Yield Data Conversion | Separation Yield |
| 7 | Automatic Powder Particle Size and Color Inspection | Batch Consistency |
| 8 | Roast Profile Digital Record | Roast Repeatability |
| 9 | AI Analysis of Roasting Color and Aroma Profile | Sensory Prediction |
| 10 | Syrup Solids/Viscosity Runtime | Process Stability |
| 11 | Seed→Endosperm Yield Data Conversion | Endosperm Yield |
| 12 | LBG viscosity, particle size, and purity automatic connection | Spec Compliance |
| 13 | Microorganisms, Heavy Metals, and COA Connection | Safety Coverage |
| 14 | EU E410 Regulation Version Link | Regulatory Compliance |
| 15 | Product–Buyer AI Match | RFQ → Sample Conversion Rate |
| 16 | Price, Inventory, and Supply Forecasts by Country of Origin | Supply Forecast |
| 17 | Buyer Ratings & Repurchase Link | Repeat Order Rate |
9. Industry Problem Bank
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixed Species | Confused with the trade name of another plant, carob. | Scientific Name |
| Variety/Origin Unknown | Pod differences in flavor, sweetness, and yield cannot be tracked | Cultivar·Origin |
| Variation in harvest maturity | Powder/Syrup Quality Variation | Maturity |
| Climate and Drought Risk | Mediterranean production fluctuations | Climate |
| Yield fluctuations | Contract supply instability | Yield |
| Storage pests | Dry Pod/Seed Loss | Storage Pest |
| mold | Moisture management failure | Moisture/Microbiology |
| alien substance | Mixing of origin and crushing process | Foreign Matter |
| Pulp–Seed yield variation | Changes in Food and Gum Costs | Separation Yield |
| Raw/Roasted Mix | Buyer's sensory and color requirements mismatch | Roast Profile |
| Over-roasting/Insufficient roasting | Variation in aroma, color, and processing suitability | Time/Temperature |
| Powder particle size variation | Differences in Applicability to Confectionery and Beverages | Mesh |
| Syrup concentration deviation | Difference in solid content and viscosity | Concentration |
| Pod Powder–Seed Flour mixture | Parent Plant Part Unknown | Product Master |
| Seed fraction yield | Hull/Germ/Endosperm economic feasibility | Fraction Yield |
| Endosperm purity | LBG performance deviation | Purity |
| Gum viscosity deviation | Buyer manufacturing process instability | Viscosity |
| Gum microorganisms | Food Additive Safety | Microbiology |
| E410 specification change | Response to the 2026 EU Regulation Amendments | Regulation Version |
| Gum residue risk | International food additive safety management | COA/Residue |
| HS classification error | Pod·Powder·Seed·Gum Award | HS Mapping |
| Confusion regarding alternative expressions for Cocoa | Marketing differences in taste and usability as if they were the same product | Application |
| Buyer Spec Discrepancy | The requirements of Flavor Buyers and Gum Buyers are different. | RFQ Spec |
| Exchange Rate and Logistics Risk | Fluctuations in raw material procurement costs in the Mediterranean region | Trade/FX |
| Repurchase not reflected | Viscosity and sensory performance are not linked to supplier evaluation | Buyer Evaluation |
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Carob Seed and Seedling Supply | Species·Cultivar·Origin | Supplier · Quantity · Unit Price |
| Whole Pod sales | Origin · Harvest Year · General Grade | Farm · Quantity · Price |
| Whole Pod purchase | Maturity·Moisture | Target Quantity · Actual Unit Price |
| Regular Pod supply | Product·Season | Monthly/Annual Volume/Contract Unit Price |
| contract farming | Purpose of Cultivar·Pod/Seed | Farm · Area · Purchase Conditions |
| Deseeded Pod | Origin · Moisture | Pulp Yield · Price |
| Raw Carob Powder | Grain Size · Origin | Lot · COA · Unit Price |
| Roasted Carob Powder | Roast Level | Roast Profile · Price |
| Carob Flour | Mesh·Color | Parent Lot·COA |
| Carob Syrup | Solid content · General specifications | Brix/Formula · Unit Price |
| Beverage Base | Powder/Syrup | Formula·MOQ |
| Carob Seed | Origin · Moisture | Seed Yield · Price |
| Endosperm | Purity | Fraction yield · Actual unit price |
| Locust Bean Gum | E410 · Viscosity · General Standard | COA · Viscosity · MOQ · Price |
| Dairy products and ice cream | LBG Spec | Application Test |
| Confectionery and Bakery | Powder/Roast | Sensory and price |
| Cocoa Alternative | Powder·Roast | Formula |
| OEM·PB | Drink · Spread · Powder | MOQ · Formula · Contract |
| import | Product/Origin | HS · Quantity · Unit Price |
| EU exports | E410/Product | Latest Regulations · COA |
| Technology demonstration | AI Screening · Roast · Gum Viscosity | raw data |
| Research cooperation | Variety · Yield · Hydrocolloid | IP · Exam materials |
11. RFQ Request First
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Contact : mail@markethub.org
Version History
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Plant Identity · Pod Pulp/Seed Separation · Raw/Roasted Powder · Syrup · Seed Fraction · Locust Bean Gum · E410 · RFQ Basic Structure Registration | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of domestic food additive standards, Mediterranean production statistics, Korean HS, and official raw data from the import market | expected |
| v2.0 | Quality, processing, regulations, and PRP segmentation by Pod, Pulp, Raw/Roasted Powder, Syrup, Seed, Endosperm, and LBG | expected |
| v3.0 | Mediterranean Farm–Pod Processor–Seed/LBG Manufacturer–Korea Food·Confectionery·Beverage·Dairy·PB Buyer Verified Container Combination | expected |
