CAROB Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the carob tree, St John's-bread, or locust bean is a substitute for chocolate yet contains no caffeine. When baking with carob lower the temperature about 15º or it may burn. Carob improves digestion & lowers cholesterol. Vitamin E in carob helps in treating cough. Carob fights against osteoporosis ↑ phosphorus & calcium. Carob pod husks are chewed by singers to clear the voice.

↑ alkalinity