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— VEGETABLES – BEANS
Carob
Carobs are the pods of the carob tree. The pods are quite special since they harden and dry quickly. Carob got a sweet flavour and after it has been roasted or crunched, it can be added to a dish. Back in the days carob was eaten as a delicacy for poor people. Nowadays it is used in syrup or alcoholic drinks.
Availability carob
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Origin
Carob is originally from the areas around the Mediterranean Sea, like the olive trees and the date palm. De pods of the carob tree could grow till a length of 20 centimetres.
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How to store
The carobs can be kept at a dry place for quite a long time.
How to eat
Carob could be eaten separately or it could be used in a syrup or alcoholic drink.