Mesquite

Neltuma spp., Strombocarpa spp. …

legume

A sweet flour of whole pods, tasting of caramel and coconut, for breads, pancakes and drinks.

Origin

Deserts of the American Southwest and Mexico

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

The flour replaces part of the wheat flour, a quarter at most, as it is very sweet; it is eaten cooked.

Molecules

ProteinIn small amounts, not counted GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) · Folates (B9) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

For the peoples of the Sonoran Desert, it was the staple food before corn.