Algarrobo, Paraguayan carob
Prosopis hassleri
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. It can have spines. The flour clusters are long and yellow. The pods are 14-24 cm long by 1.2-1.5 cm wide. There are 24-33 seeds.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The aril of layer around the seeds is eaten raw and used for drinks. The fruit are boiled then ground into flour.
Edible parts
Fruit, aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Algarrobo paraguayo, Pokkateyneg