HEALTH BENEFITS

I found this a great read for those needing to travel the AIP road for a bit.

https://paleoangel.com/blogs/news/for-the-love-of-chocolate-eat-more-carob-why-we-avoid-chocolate-on-the-aip-diet

CAROB HISTORY

I am so glad you found us and want to learn more about the benefits of Carob.
Carob is a miraculous SUPERFOOD.
It has been used for centuries as an alternative to chocolate

• Gluten Free
• Caffeine Free
• Naturally sweet
• Contains Vitamins and Minerals. It is a good source of vitamin E, has Thiamin (vitamin B), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Niacin (vitamin A), alpha-tocopherol, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and is high in potassium and magnesium
• Full of antioxidants and phytonutrients
• No chemicals or preservatives
• Carob contains tannins that are rich in Gallic acid. Gallic acid provides anti-allergic, antiseptic and anti-bacterial benefits

Carob, originally known as St. John’s bread, is native to the Mediterranean areas such as Greece, Italy Spain and Israel; it can now be found in areas such as Australia and California. Carob grows well anywhere that citrus is grown, and it prefers dry climates that receive more than 30 centimeters of rainfall--ideal Mediterranean-type climates.

 The outer carob pod is dried and ground to a fine powder that can be used in baked goods, candy, drinks.

SOURCE: australiancarobs.com/health.php   http://www.carobana.com.au/carob.html

The seeds from the Carob tree are best not to eat as they are rock hard.
Because they were extremely consistent in size and weight, it is believed to have been the original gauge for the 'carat' used by jewelers.

OTHER NAMES FOR CAROB      

Algarrobo, Caroube, Carouge, Ceratonia siliqua, Fève de Pythagore, Figuier d’Égypte, Garrofero, Locust Bean, Locust Bean Gum, Locust Pods, Pain de Saint Jean-Baptiste, St. John's Bread, Sugar Pods.    

SOURCE: http://www.australiancarobs.com/about.php?cat=3