Ceratonia siliqua L.
Carob Carob bean tree St John’-bread
Evergreen tree to 15 m, leaves pinnate flowers dioecious, flowers small and numerous, catkin-like racemes borne on spur from old wood
The seedpods are filled with a saccharine pulp and can be eaten both green or dried. the pulp can be used as a chocolate. The pods contain about 55% sugars, 10% protein and 6% fat. Seed rich in protein. Substitute in cakes, drinks etc.
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