Eating to Live: Peruvian Carob and Its Ancestral Power

Under the watchful eyes of leaders from the 9 Amazon states present at the 21st edition of the Free Land Camp 2025, Podáali – the Brazilian Amazon Indigenous Fund launched the “Indigenous Sciences Award: Ancestral Solutions for the Climate, the Amazon and All Lives”. The goal of the award is to recognize and value the initiatives of indigenous peoples in tackling the climate crisis.

Peruvian carob and its ancestral powerThe Peruvian carob (Prosopis pallida) is a tree native to the northern coast of Peru. Its ripe pods are used to prepare two traditional products: flour and carob honey, both made from cooked and ground pulp.The flour stands out for its high fiber content (about 30%), vegetable proteins, calcium, iron and antioxidants.It can be used in smoothies or pastries, in portions of one to two tablespoons.The carob hon…