What started as calls for concern about contaminated water in Ann Arbor turned into a fun science lesson that no one was ...

NUS scientists created cocoa alternative using carob, a climate-resilient plant, to combat rising cocoa prices and supply disruptions. However, a major hurdle for current wider adoption of carob-based ...

LUXEMBOURG – CSM Ingredients has launched Nuaré, a range of cocoa alternatives featuring carob, which is derived from the fruit of the carob tree, as its main ingredient. Carob trees are native to the ...

African Locust bean, locally called “Dawadawa”, is a proteinous fruit used in spicy food among households in northern Nigeria. However, reports show that the burning of forests by counter-insurgency ...

Trees are vital to life on Earth. They absorb carbon dioxide and release the oxygen that sustains us, anchor soil to prevent erosion and landslides, and act as natural water filters—providing clean ...

While the raw aroma can be intense, once iru is cooked in soups or stews, the sharpness mellows into a savoury fragrance that transforms the entire dish. Iru or African locust bean is one of West ...

Because its native region is the Arabian Peninsula, the Carob Tree is, not surprisingly, incredibly drought- and heat-tolerant. What is surprising is its lush evergreen foliage and tropical look. In ...

In today’s food and beverage landscape, consumer expectations are changing faster than ever. Shoppers want products that are not only delicious and convenient but also healthier, more transparent, and ...

If plants were capable of expressing emotions similar to humans, area mesquite trees might literally turn green with envy and become jealous of another area leguminous tree species. This inhabitant of ...