Carob
Vegetables
Cool & dark
Carob are the dark brown seeds in the pods of the carob tree. Usually the seeds are ground and roasted. As a substitute for cocoa. No sugar needs to be used when using carob. Ground carob is also called locust bean starch. This is used as a thickener (emulsifier E410). You can also buy this to thicken baby food.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Store carob in a dry place in a sealed container.
Shelf life
See expiry date on the packaging.
Preparation times
Depends on the application.
Information
Tip
Carob flavour
Availability
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