1
: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers
2
: a pod of the carob tree or its sweet pulp having a flavor similar to that of chocolate
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But many brands mix stabilizers and thickeners, such as tapioca starch and carob gum, into their products for consistency.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The culprit appeared to be tara flour, made from the seed pods of a thorny tree called Peruvian carob.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Compared with other kava teas, these tea bags produce a beverage that is light and pleasant-tasting, with additional ingredients like cinnamon and carob to add flavor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the second process, a food-friendly enzyme is utilized to promote the creation of naturally occurring sugars in the carob during roasting by inducing a caramelizing reaction.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The culprit appeared to be tara flour, made from the seed pods of a thorny tree called Peruvian carob.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Compared with other kava teas, these tea bags produce a beverage that is light and pleasant-tasting, with additional ingredients like cinnamon and carob to add flavor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the second process, a food-friendly enzyme is utilized to promote the creation of naturally occurring sugars in the carob during roasting by inducing a caramelizing reaction.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Carob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carob. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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carob
noun
car·ob
ˈkar-əb 
: the sweet pod of a Mediterranean evergreen tree of the legume family that can be prepared to resemble chocolate and is used in various foods
Medical Definition
carob
noun
car·ob
ˈkar-əb
1
: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers
2
: a carob pod
also
: its sweet pulp
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