Carruba

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.; Fabaceae) Carob is the fruit (pod) of the Mediterranean carob tree, a drought-tolerant species. Mature pods provide pulp (used as flour or syrup) and seeds (source of locust bean gum, LBG/E410). Toasted pulp flour is used as a flavoring and light colorant, often as a caffeine/theobromine-free “cocoa-like” alternative;...