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Ceratonia siliqua CAROB TREE or ST. JOHN'S BREAD
This drought resistant tree can reach heights of 50 feet. As a member of the legume family it produces long seed pod that can take up to a year to develop and ripen. These seeds and pods have been used for centuries in the Mediterranean region. The nuts or seed are mildly sweet and have been used as a sweetener; ancient Egyptians ate carob seeds, some Islamic cultures consume a drink made from the seeds during the month of Ramadan, and, during the Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat its fruit is a traditional dish. Today, Ceratonia siliqua supports the carob syrup industries. Carob syrup contains three times as much calcium as milk and is rich in iron, phosphates, and fiber. |
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