Picture courtesy of Theresa Vella
il-Harruba - The Carob tree
il-Harruba - The Carob tree
St John's Bread - Algarrobo
St John's Bread - Algarrobo
Ceratonia siliqua - Kharoub
Ceratonia siliqua - Kharoub
The Carob tree (il-harruba) has many different names. It is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean region. During World War II these plants provided food for the local inhabitants as other sources of food became scarce. Carob pods are a source of sugar. Farmers use the produce to feed animals but now there are a few foods that integrate Carobs. The tree can grow quite large, approx 10-12 metres.
The Carob tree (il-harruba) has many different names. It is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean region. During World War II these plants provided food for the local inhabitants as other sources of food became scarce. Carob pods are a source of sugar. Farmers use the produce to feed animals but now there are a few foods that integrate Carobs. The tree can grow quite large, approx 10-12 metres.
The Carobs have a beautiful contrasting green colour during spring, eventually they will start to dry up and ripen.
The Carobs have a beautiful contrasting green colour during spring, eventually they will start to dry up and ripen.
