LOCUST BEANS

Locust beans are seeds obtained from the pods of the African locust tree. African locust beans is sometimes called carob because of their similarities in appearance, but they are different from each other. HOW IT IS PROCESSED INTO FINISH PRODUCT The locust beans seed cannot be consumed in it raw form as it is pretty hard. It is processed into locust beans mainly by traditional methods of washing, cooking and fermenting. STEPS ✓Boil the seed in water for 24hrs to soften the hull. ✓Dehull by either pounding in mortal or pressing with palm. ✓Wash to separate the hull from the small brown beans. ✓Boil for 1-3hrs to soften the beans. ✓Fermentation for 3days. ✓Apply salt followed by partial drying in sun to preserve. The revered organoleptic properties of this condiments develop during fermentation stage. the finish product could be sold fresh,moulded into cakes and dried. HOW IS FERMENTED LOCUST BEANS USED It is used to flavour stews, sauce and other dishes like rice, native salad (aba...