Organic Mesquite Powder

General Information

Botanical Name: Prosopis pallida

Certified Organic

Origin: Peru

Production

Prosopis pallida is a spreading bush that bears spines, yellow flowers, and long pods filled with brown seeds. It is highly resilient and has the ability to survive harsh desert climates and to live for over a millennium.

Qualities:

Mesquite, also known as kiawe, or American carob, is known for its nutritional density and sweet earthy taste similar to cacao and carob. Mesquite is high in protein, low on the glycemic index, high in dietary fiber content, natural sugars, magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium.

Common Use

Mesquite powder can provide a unique, molasses-like flavor to a wide variety of culinary preparations like oatmeal, chocolates, smoothies, baked goods, and barbeques.