Locust/Carob Bean
Carob or Locust trees (ceratonia Siliqua L.) have been grown
around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. The tree itself is
an evergreen and produces carob pods up to the size of 15cm long.
The pods - locust beans are harvested during September and October
each year. The kernels from the pods are separated and used for the
production of locust bean gum. Locust beans are the remaining
broken pods after the kernels are removed.
Very low protein, with a high sugar content. They are highly
palatable, and are a traditional inclusion often added to coarse
mixes to improve palatability.