Carob

Carob
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The fruits of this evergreen tree, native to the Middle East, grow in pods about 20cm/8in long and ripen from green to brown. They contain hard, brown seeds.

Carob is derived from the seeds and pulp of a Mediterranean evergreen known as the carob tree or St. John's bread, in honor of John the Baptist.

carob = St. John's bread = honey locust = locust bean Pronunciation: CARE-ub Notes: Carob is sometimes used as a substitute by those unfortunates who are allergic to chocolate, since its flavor is vaguely similar.

Carob
The fruits of this evergreen tree, native to the Middle East, grow in pods about 20cm/8in long and ripen from green to brown. They contain hard, brown seeds. In the Middle East, the sweet pods are chewed raw, and are used as animal feed.

Carob A sweet fruit pod used in baking.
Cashew A nut eaten dried, roasted and salted as a snack or in salads.
Casserole An ovenproof cooking container with a lid, also the dish cooked in it.

Carob - The seed from the carob tree which is dried, ground, and used primarily as a substitute for chocolate.

carob (KEHR-uhb) - The long, leathery pods from the tropical carob tree contain a sweet, edible pulp (which can be eaten fresh) and a few hard, inedible seeds. After drying, the pulp is roasted and ground into a powder.

Carob:
The sweet pulp of the long, leathery pods from an evergreen tree native to the Middle East. The pulp can be eaten raw, but is usually dried, roasted and ground into a powder.

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carob: The dried and roasted pulp of the tropical carob tree, ground into powder which is used to replace cocoa in baked goods and candies.
carve: To cut large pieces of meat into portions appropriate for serving.
casein: The protein found in milk.

carob An evergreen tree whose pods are eaten both fresh and dried;
high in sugar and protein, carob is used for confectionery (often as
a chocolate substitute) and in pharmaceuticals and animal feed; carob ...

The Mediterranean legumes are of great variety, such as carob or St. John's bread (Ceratonia siliqua).

It has a slightly bitter taste so it is often flavored with vanilla, honey or carob. Soy milk is an excellent non-dairy substitution for people with milk allergies and for vegans.

Also known as Peruvian Carob
Scientific Name: Polysaccharide
Made From: Tara
Description: Hydrocolloid used as a thickener and stabilizer. Similar to locust bean gum.
Links: Winter, Ruth (2009).

Vegans and people who are allergic to eggs can make egg-free cakes using substitutes including cocoa butter, xantham gum, agar agar, arrowroot, locust bean gum, carob, vegetarian gelatine, vegan egg replacer, soya flour, banana, potato flour, ...

Commercially sold brands may also contain artificial flavorings and colorings and most brands contain ingredients to slow the melting process and reducing the formation of ice crystals, which may include carob bean gum, carrageenan, and guar gum.

Carob beans are also ground and used as a healthier alternative to chocolate and coffee as they contain no caffeine or oxalic acid, and only half the fat of cocoa. The flavour is sweet and treacly, so is excellent in baking. Carp ...

St. John's Bread is another name for carob pods
St. Peter's fish is another name for John Dory, Nile Perch and Tilapia.
Stamp and Go are spicy fritters made from salt cod and chiles, popular as a snack food in the Caribbean.

These names refer to the long, pointed fruits (legumes) which may be compared with a buck's horn. Similar names meaning 'buck's horn' are also given to the large pods of St. John's Bread (Carob) regionally.

See also: Chocolate, Sugar, Powder, Cooking, Butter