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  • From: Peter Chrisbacher <pxbacher@gmail.com>
  • To: nafex mailing list at ibiblio <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [nafex] Honey Locust Pods - How to Process?
  • Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:33:56 -0500

I recently located a grove of mature (grafted superior high-sugar-content
pods) honey locust. The ripe pods I collected off the ground today each
produce a tablespoon or more of sweet/tart, gooey, delicious-smelling pulp
when squeezed.

Does anyone have any experience processing this stuff? I tasted some fresh
from the pod and it's surprisingly good. I collected only 6 or 8 pods, but
I'm tempted to go back and get more if someone can recommend a good way to
harvest and use this stuff. My "Edible wild plants" books contain no
information of value on this tree.

I haven't yet dug out any seeds, but I understand these are also edible...

Here's a pic: http://goo.gl/CyhDR

BTW, best site I've found so far with info on honey locust use was this
one:
http://www.wildpantry.com/beans.htm

Thanks all -

Pete Chrisbacher




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