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I actually wasn't sure where carob came from, so I offer this find from a
dictionary:
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car·ob ( P ) Pronunciation Key (krb)
n.
- An eastern Mediterranean evergreen tree (Ceratonia siliqua) in the pea
family, having pinnately compound leaves and large, dark, leathery pods.
- The pod of this plant, containing a sweet edible pulp and seeds that yield
a gum used as a stabilizer in food products. Also called algarroba.
- An edible powder or flour made from the ground seeds and pods of this
plant, often used as a substitute for chocolate.
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So I guess whether or not it belongs in your paleo diet depends on what it's
allowed. I personally do not eat starchy veggies, so I wouldn't. But
that's just me.
Chris
> -----Original Message-----
> Does anyone know if carob is paleo? I see that it is on many paleo recipes
> at the paleo site, but I've heard it called a carob bean more often than
> carob fruit.
> Jim
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