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Last Modified:
13-Jul-2007
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Project:
Carob trees
Inforamtion:
The carob tree (botanical name: Ceratonia siliqua ) is a member of the legume family.
The carob trees may be male or female (dioique).
The carob fruit has excellent nutritional value; it is rich in sugar and protein (it contains also Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, vitamins A, B, B2, B3 and D).
"Algaroba" is an oil extracted from carob seeds used for medicinal purposes

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