Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), which is one of the oldest trees in the world, is the most typical example of maquis that grows in Meditarranean climate influence area. Carob (% on the basis of dry matter) contain 52-62% total sugar; of which 34-35 sucrose, 7.8-9.6% glucose, 10.1-12.2% fructose.