12022-05-28T20:01:31-07:00Chloe Fusonace0df69849f7f6ca276190dc0c1fd86c005df18406882plain2022-05-28T20:02:25-07:00Chloe Fusonace0df69849f7f6ca276190dc0c1fd86c005df18This is a depiction of the carob hieroglyph, which means "sweet".
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12022-05-28T18:49:50-07:00Chloe Fusonace0df69849f7f6ca276190dc0c1fd86c005df18Carob Hieroglyphic12Depiction of the west wall of the Temple of Mery-nesut dating to 2565-2420 BCE. Includes a list of funerary offerings, in which carob is included.plain2022-05-28T20:11:33-07:00Chloe Fusonace0df69849f7f6ca276190dc0c1fd86c005df18
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12022-05-11T11:25:18-07:00Chloe Fusonace0df69849f7f6ca276190dc0c1fd86c005df18Carob: From Pod to PantryChloe Fuson97Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as carob, St. John’s Bread, and locust bean, is a flowering deciduous tree in the legume family that produces large seed pods with a wide range of commercial uses. Carob has existed long before the start of agriculture, with origins across the Mediterranean basin dating back to the Paleolithic age. Recent phylogenetic data suggests domestication of carob occurred through localized selection of wild genotypes, with some long-distance westward dispersal events by the Romans or Arabs. Carob trees are valued ecologically for their low maintenance, high adaptability to poor soil conditions, and drought resistance, with some even living for 100 years or more. They feature thick, dark green and broad foliage, thus ornamental trees can be found throughout California, Australia, and other parts of the world with Mediterranean climate. However the main attraction of Ceratonia siliqua is its brown, leathery pod. The carob pod can be split into two main components: the pulp and the seeds. The naturally sweet pulp has a sugar composition of up to 48-56%, though it also contains cyclitols, fiber, and polyphenols such as tannins. Carob pulp is a nutritionally significant source of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. The seeds contain a galactomannan gum also known as carob bean gum (CBG) or locust bean gum (LBG) used as a thickening agent in many food products. Carob pods are associated with the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of diseases, including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, irritable bowel syndrome, and colon cancer. In the past few decades carob has been marketed simply as a healthier chocolate alternative, but its rich history, health benefits, and potential applications in areas affected by climate change should allow it to stand on its own as a staple in the pantry and beyond. By: Chloe Fuson and Skylar Yee #Carobplain2022-05-28T21:39:31-07:00Chloe Fusonace0df69849f7f6ca276190dc0c1fd86c005df18
