1. Plural of carob; the edible brown pods of a Mediterranean tree, used as a chocolate substitute or animal feed.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple pods or as a mass noun for the product.
2. The sweet powder made from roasted carob pods, used in baking and as a cocoa alternative.
Usage: Often called carob powder or carob flour when processed.

Examples

• The bakery uses carobs to make a dairy-free chocolate substitute.
• Carobs are rich in fiber and naturally sweet, making them a healthy snack.
• Many pet owners feed carobs to their horses as a nutritious treat.
• The recipe calls for two tablespoons of carobs powder instead of cocoa.
• Carobs grow abundantly in Mediterranean climates and require little water.
• Children with chocolate allergies can enjoy carobs as an alternative.
• The carobs were dried and ground into a fine powder for the candy factory.