Algarrobin

/ˌælɡəˈroʊbɪn/ noun

Definition

A protein compound or extract derived from carob pods, used in various industrial and nutritional applications.

Etymology

A scientific derivative of algarroba (carob) combined with the suffix '-in' (used in chemistry for compounds), following the pattern of naming chemical extracts like albumin or gelatin.

Kelly Says

Scientists learned to isolate the protein from carob pods, creating a plant-based substance that shows up in everything from ice cream texture to vegan cooking—ancient food chemistry!

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