A carob tree is a plant that belongs to the legume family. The tree has a straight, powerful trunk and has a dense crown. The leaves of the tree are unpaired, large and rather dense. Flowers, on the contrary, are small and nondescript. The carob tree gives fruits in the form of beans, which can reach a length of up to 15 cm. The fruits are so constant in weight that in ancient times in the Middle East they were used as a measure of weight. With their help, the weight of small gems was determined.
The chemical composition of the fruits of this plant includes organic and tannins, as well as sugar, pectin, starch and protein. Moreover, they are rich in vitamin B and various minerals such as potassium, fluorine and calcium. Thanks to this rich composition, the fruits of this tree have long been used as a folk remedy for the treatment of colds, strengthening immunity and as a diuretic. Carob is also widely used for the manufacture of anti-diarrhea drugs and solutions with wound healing properties, which are used for damage to the oral cavity.
This plant found its application not only in the pharmaceutical, but also in the cosmetic industry. A separate direction in pharmaceuticals is the manufacture of various stabilizers from the fruits of this tree. In folk medicine, carob is used to cleanse the body of toxins, since its components perfectly stimulate the urinary system.
The pods of this tree are very sweet and have a juicy flesh. They contain up to 50% sugar. The pulp of a carob tree is used to make a cocoa substitute called Carob. Carob is a very sweet powder that tastes like cocoa, but has a less aromatic taste.
The fact that the fruits of the carob tree are quite sweet, makes it possible to use them as a substitute for sugar. This property is especially important for people with diabetes and those who control weight. As a component of dietary nutrition, this remedy not only helps to eliminate excess weight, but also allows you to not deprive the body of useful substances during the diet, since the fruits of the carob tree contain them in large quantities.
Beans of this plant are used not only as food, but also in the form of syrups or decoctions. The carob tree, the syrup of which has become very popular in recent years, is now available in Russia. Despite the fact that it is produced mainly in Cyprus, it is exported to almost all countries of the world. You can purchase this tool using the services of regional representatives or through the online store.
In Russia and Europe, especially in recent years, a carob has been popular. The syrup made from this plant is in demand due to the fact that it helps to lose weight, and this problem now comes to the fore among many categories of people. You can buy ready-made syrup, or you can make it yourself.
In order to prepare syrup at home, it is necessary to grind the tree pods and pour water. Further, this mixture should be evaporated until a syrupy mass is obtained. No effort and the natural sugar substitute is ready! Store the resulting syrup in the refrigerator. It not only has a sweet taste, but also very useful, so when used in the preparation of desserts, you get double benefit.
You should know that this tool has practically no contraindications and can be used even as part of baby food, saturating the child's body with additional useful substances.