One is the fruit of a tree that grows in Israel: carob. The other, chocolate, is derived from the cocoa tree, which bears the scientific name “the food of the gods,” or theobroma. While the carob has ...

This search has led a team of researchers to an unlikely candidate—the humble carob pulp, a neglected food by-product. Their ...

What if tomorrow's chocolate no longer came from cocoa? Faced with global warming and diseases threatening plantations, the ...

Contrary to popular belief, carob trees, known in Maltese as Il-Ħarruba, are not protected species in urban areas (development zones), according to legislation updated last year. Prior to the recent ...

A research team developed two flavor-enhancing techniques that transform carob pulp into a delicious, sustainable alternative to cocoa. Rising temperatures and the spread of crop diseases are placing ...

Q: My 7-year-old, 14-foot carob tree bloomed last year, but the flowers died and dropped. This year, the blooms are holding and full of bees. Will I get fruit? — G.A., Houston A: I have no experience ...

The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) has long been esteemed for its traditional applications, including the production of locust bean gum and use as a nutritious food source. In recent decades, ...

Q: We have a 35-year-old carob tree on our property which has never been trimmed. It is such a beautiful grand tree in our landscape. Should it be trimmed? – Vincent J. Conway, Ontario A: Carob tree ...

Baldio Arquitectura has completed a small apartment with light wells and a central tree as part of a residential complex in Córdoba. Completed in 2021, it began as a commission for Baldio Arquitectura ...

Hymenaea courbaril, a tropical tree, provides fiber, antioxidants, and natural gums with potential benefits for health and ...