noun
- a tropical tree with long pods containing sweet pulp, native to the Mediterranean region
- the edible pod or sweet pulp of the carob tree, used as a chocolate substitute or food ingredient
Examples
- The carob tree thrives in warm, dry climates around the Mediterranean.
- Carob powder is often used as a healthier alternative to cocoa in baking.
- Many people with chocolate allergies enjoy carob as a substitute.
- The sweet pods of the carob tree have been eaten for thousands of years.
- Carob chips can be melted and used in candy and dessert recipes.
- The carob tree produces long, brown pods filled with nutritious pulp.