Saint-john's-bread (Noun)
Meaning
Powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for a cup of saint-john's-bread to be added to the mixture, providing a rich and chocolatey flavor without the use of actual cocoa.
- After running out of chocolate chips, Sarah decided to try using saint-john's-bread as a substitute in her famous cookie recipe.
- As a dietary restriction, Emily had to look for alternatives to chocolate and discovered that saint-john's-bread was a great option for baking treats.
- In some parts of the Mediterranean, saint-john's-bread is commonly used to flavor desserts and drinks, offering a sweet and slightly nutty taste.
- The cake recipe specifically required saint-john's-bread as an ingredient, which Helen had to special order from a local health food store.