St. John's Bread
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St. John's Bread
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Overview
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Refrigeration is not needed.
Pieces per pound: Approx 16
Origin: Italy
Product ID: 1182
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Refrigeration is not needed.
Pieces per pound: Approx 16
Origin: Italy
Product ID: 1182
These dried and hard carobs are also known as St. John’s Bread because, according to tradition of some Christians, St. John the Baptist subsisted on them in the wilderness. Carob pods are considered to be a remarkable antidiarrheal. Carob is said to be high in fiber and rich in one class of tannins (polyphenols) that manifest strong antiviral and antiseptic properties.
There are approximately 18-20 in a pound.
***PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THE HARD SEEDS INSIDE THE POD. THEY ARE NOT EDIBLE***
Ingredients:
Carob (contains inedible hard seeds/pits) Packaged in the same facility as: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Wheat, Soy, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Shellfish, Egg, and Sulfites.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 28g (~1 oz.)
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 | |
| % Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 0g | 0% | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
Sodium 10mg | 0% | |
Total Carbohydrate 25g | 8% | |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 45% | |
Total Sugars 14g | ||
Protein 1g | ||
Calcium | 10% | |
Iron | 5% | |
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice
Customer Reviews
– July 14, 2024
Susan, San Francisco, California
Verified purchaser
I love chewing on these... what can I say? they are sweet, help digestion, you sure get your dose of fibre.... better than biscotti with my coffee. These pods are plump, have small pockets of syrup and crystallized sweetness.
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Size: 1lb bag
– 8 days ago
ZACHARY, Miami, Florida
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These are a staple in my house, year round. I've yet to find a "wrong time of the year" to munch on these!
Size: 1lb bag
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