AWAFI MILL Carob Pods 500g (17.6 Oz) - Kharrub Kharoub Ceratonia siliqua Natural Sweet Pods

Bring the traditional taste of the Mediterranean and Middle East into your kitchen with AWAFI MILL Carob Pods, also known as Kharrub or Kharoub. Botanically identified as Ceratonia siliqua, carob pods are naturally sweet, dark brown pods used in drinks, desserts, powders, syrups, and traditional recipes.

Botanical Identity:

Carob comes from Ceratonia siliqua, an evergreen tree from the Fabaceae family. The tree produces long, flat, leathery pods that contain hard brown seeds surrounded by naturally sweet edible pulp.

Common & Traditional Names:

This product is widely known as Carob Pods, Kharrub, Kharoub, Kharub, Haroub, Locust Bean, St. John’s Bread, and Ceratonia siliqua Pods.

Appearance & Texture:

Carob pods are naturally dark brown, firm, leathery, and slightly curved or flat. The inside contains sweet fibrous pulp and hard seeds. Natural variation in pod size, color, and shape may occur from batch to batch.

Flavor Profile:

Carob has a naturally sweet, mild roasted, earthy, and caramel-like flavor. It is often used in recipes where a gentle cocoa-style taste is preferred without the bitterness of cocoa.

Common Culinary Uses:

Use Carob Pods for traditional kharrub drinks, homemade carob syrup, carob powder, hot beverages, smoothies, desserts, cakes, cookies, puddings, sweet sauces, breakfast bowls, and natural snack-style recipes.

How to Prepare Carob Drink:

Rinse the pods and break them into smaller pieces. Soak or simmer in water until the flavor and natural sweetness are released. Strain and serve chilled or warm according to your recipe. Sweetener, lemon, rose water, or spices can be added based on preference.

How to Make Carob Powder:

Break the pods into small pieces, remove hard seeds if needed, dry-roast lightly for aroma, then grind into a fine powder using a suitable grinder. Sieve for a smoother texture before using in baking or drinks.

Important Usage Note:

Carob pods contain very hard seeds. Do not bite directly into hard seeds. Remove or avoid the seeds when preparing powder, drinks, or snack-style recipes. This product is sold as a culinary ingredient and is not marketed as a medicine, treatment, or health supplement.

The Awafi Mill Promise:

AWAFI MILL packs Carob Pods in pure form with no additives, no fillers, no artificial colors, and no preservatives. Each pack is prepared for customers who value authentic traditional ingredients, clean packing, and reliable product identification.

Storage Guidance:

Keep tightly sealed after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and strong odors.

• Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua, a traditional Mediterranean tree from the Fabaceae family. Carob pods are naturally sweet, dark brown pods valued for drinks, desserts, powder, snacks, and traditional kitchen use.
• Also Known As: Carob Pods, Kharrub, Kharoub, Kharub, Haroub, Locust Bean, St. John’s Bread, and Ceratonia siliqua Pods. These names are commonly used across Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Arabic, and international grocery markets.
• What It's Known For: A naturally sweet pod with a mild roasted, caramel-like, earthy flavor. Carob is commonly used as a cocoa-style alternative in drinks, desserts, syrups, bakery recipes, powders, and traditional sweet preparations.
• How to Use: Break or chop the pods into smaller pieces before use. Steep or boil for traditional carob drinks, grind into powder for baking and desserts, or use in homemade syrups, sweet sauces, smoothies, hot drinks, and snack-style preparations.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected whole Carob Pods packed pure with no additives, no artificial colors, and no preservatives. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain natural aroma and sweetness.