{"product_id":"carob-ceratonia-siliqua","title":"Carob (Ceratonia siliqua)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, Chocolate-Like Pods Without Caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarob (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeratonia siliqua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as St. John’s Bread, is a long-lived evergreen tree in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=butterfly+pea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/products\/butterfly-pea-clitoria-ternatea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8951777e5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterfly Pea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/products\/lablab-bean-lablab-purpureus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=73491d34f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLablab Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Native to the Middle East, this striking tree develops a feathery canopy of deep green, leathery leaves atop a trunk with twisted, reddish-brown bark. Because the leaves are slow to burn, Carob is also grown by many as a natural fire barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed, single-sex flower clusters develop in autumn, attracting bees and flies with their musky fragrance. Carob trees are dioecious, meaning a second tree of the opposite sex is required for pollination and pod production. Once pollinated, the flowers develop into glossy brown, tough-fibered pods containing seeds that rattle when ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarob's primary use is culinary, where its naturally sweet, bean-like pulp provides a flavorful alternative to cacao. The pods can be eaten out of hand or dried and ground into a powder for cooking and baking. Carob has similar flavor properties to chocolate while naturally lacking the theobromine found in cacao, making it a popular chocolate substitute for those who wish to avoid the compound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Carob?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow a long-lived evergreen tree with a distinctive feathery canopy and twisted reddish-brown bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy sweet, bean-like pods with chocolate-like flavor that can be eaten fresh or dried into powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest glossy brown pods with tough fibers and seeds that rattle when they are fully ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a useful landscape tree whose slow-burning leaves can serve as a natural fire barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport pollinators with fragrant autumn flower clusters that attract bees and flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":67632283058413,"sku":"A4-CAB-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 PACK: Set of 2 Plants in Medium Coconut Coir Pots","offer_id":67632283091181,"sku":"sku-47269638537414","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":67632283123949,"sku":"B5a-CAB-L","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/carob-ceratonia-siliqua","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}