Carob, Carob / Alfarroba, unidade

Packaging: 500 grams.

The carob pods come from wild growth and a carob variety suitable for consumption. The pods are harvested as untreated natural products and subsequently gently dried in the shade at below 40 °C. This allows you to receive carob in its original form and in raw food quality.

Carob naturally possesses a pleasant sweet, malty, and slightly caramel-like taste. The whole pods offer a particularly authentic way to get to know this fruit, known in Portugal as Alfarroba.

How can carob pods be used?

Carob pods are more versatile than one might assume at first glance. The simplest way is to chew the sweet pulp of the pods directly. Wash the pods thoroughly beforehand. If they are very firm due to the drying process, place them in a damp cloth for one to two days. This makes them softer and easier to chew.

The pods can also be crushed or ground and then used similarly to carob powder. The sweet, malty aroma pairs well with, for example, cakes, cookies, bread, muesli, porridge, desserts, or smoothies.

Carob can also be used for flavoring beverages. Crushed pods can, for example, be steeped in hot water to create a mild drink with the typical malty, sweet carob notes. Those who like to experiment can lightly roast the pieces before infusing them, which changes the aroma and makes it more robust.

The natural sweetness can also be interesting in savory cuisine – for instance, as a unique aromatic component in sauces or marinades.

Important: There are very hard seeds inside the pods. These should be removed before grinding or further processing and should not be chewed.

Untreated natural product

Our carob pods are neither treated with pesticides while ripening on the tree nor after harvest. You are thus receiving a particularly authentic natural product.

Precisely because such treatment is avoided, proper storage is especially important. Upon receipt, it is essential to store the carob pods in a cool, dry place and protect them from moisture.

At a glance:

- Wild-grown carob pods
- Variety suitable for consumption
- Untreated natural product
- Raw food quality
- Shade-dried at below 40 °C
- Sweet, malty, slightly caramel-like aroma
- For chewing, grinding, and further processing
- For baked goods, desserts, porridge, smoothies, and drinks
- No pesticide treatment on the tree or after harvest
- Store in a cool, dry place

An authentic piece of Mediterranean culinary culture – pure Alfarroba, from the whole pod to creative use in your kitchen.