The carob tree, scientifically known as Ceratonia siliqua, is a resilient evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally, carob has been utilized primarily for animal feed ...

If you live in hardiness zones 9 to 11 and want to successfully grow a shade tree without too much hassle, a carob (Ceratonia siliqua) would seem to be ideal. It originates in the Mediterranean ...

Carob is available in powder form, bars, drops and confectionery from health food shops and larger supermarkets. The flavour is sweet and treacly, so is excellent in baking. Carob powder can be ...