Algarroba Bean (Noun)
Meaning
Long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The algarroba bean, a sweetish and edible pulp found inside its long pod, is commonly used as a nutritious animal feed.
- Some health-conscious individuals use the algarroba bean as a dairy-free substitute in making a type of vegan chocolate.
- Rural farmers cultivate the algarroba tree to produce algarroba beans that can serve as animal feed for their livestock.
- During droughts, algarroba beans can become an essential food source for wild animals and a crucial source of nutrition for farm animals.
- Local manufacturers discovered the algarroba bean as a unique and affordable alternative for traditional cocoa, producing an affordable and eco-friendly chocolate substitute.