Raw Algarroba Peruvian Carob 250g Raw Algarroba Peruvian Carob meal is produced by gathering ripened seed-pods from the mesquite tree and grinding them into a fine powder simular to Carob. This food is high in protein and contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. It has a sweet, rich, molasses-like flavor with a hint of caramel which blends well into smoothies or other drinks, especially those made with cacao and maca or can be used to replace Cacao to make a white chocolate bar. With a low glycemic index of 25, it requires a longer time to digest with an average digestive time of 4 to 6 hours unlike wheat that digests in 1 to 2 hours. These factors result in a food that maintains a constant blood sugar for a sustained time and as a result prevents hunger.