Carob Slab (200g) Go to Product page
Vegan, "like-chocolate", with no caffeine, cane sugar or milk.
This is a sugar-free, dairy-free, caffeine-free and gluten free slab of carob, ideal for moms and tots to use instead of chocolate.
Ingredients:Fructose (the good stuff, which won't upset your blood sugar) not High fructose corn syrup or HFCS the real baddie), Soy Powder, Palm Kernel Oil, Lecithin from soy (E322) - a natural emulsifier that makes the carob taste smoother, vanilla, emulsifier from castor bean. (E476)
Melt in a double boiler gently - when completely melted remove from heat only adding back when it starts to set again. If the carob goes grainy it has been over heated and will not become smooth again.
Use to make carob icing with cashew nuts grind to fine paste, a little cinnamon and lemon juice
Make carob moose and "cheesecake" see Mary-Ann's Emporium and eatery on Facebook for more recipe ideas
Carob is an evergreen
flowering shrub, belonging to the pea family. Native to the Mediterranean
region especially in the eastern and southern area of Spain, carob is
cultivated for its edible seeds. It is found in its natural form in Southern
Anatolia, Cyprus, Syria, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and
Israel. Consumed since ancient times, it is also known as Saint John’s Bread or
locust bean. The dried carob fruit is traditionally consumed on Jewish holidays
and the juice is taken by Muslims, during the Islamic month of Ramadan. It is
used as a substitute in making various products such as baked goods, bars,
snacks, cereal, dairy products, cocoa-containing products and beverages. Read
on further to know the different health and nutrition benefits of eating carob
and also find its nutritional value.
Nutritional Value of Carob
Amount of Carob Flour: 1
cup
Total Weight of Carob
Flour: 103 g
|
Nutrients |
Amount |
|
Basic
Components |
|
|
Protein |
4.8 g |
|
Water |
3.7 g |
|
Ash |
2.3 g |
|
Calories |
|
|
Total Calories |
229 |
|
Calories
From Carbohydrate |
204 |
|
Calories
From Fat |
6 |
|
Calories
From Protein |
19 |
|
Carbohydrates |
|
|
Total
Carbohydrate |
91.6 g |
|
Dietary
Fiber |
41 g |
|
Sugars |
50.5 g |
|
Fats
& Fatty Acids |
|
|
Total
Fat |
0.7 g |
|
Saturated
Fat |
0.1 g |
|
Monounsaturated
Fat |
0.2 g |
|
Polyunsaturated
Fat |
0.2 g |
|
Total
Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
4.1 mg |
|
Total
Omega-6 Fatty Acids |
218 mg |
|
Vitamins |
|
|
Vitamin
A |
14.4 IU |
|
Vitamin
C |
0.2 mg |
|
Vitamin
E (Alpha Tocopherol) |
0.6 mg |
|
Thiamin |
0.1 mg |
|
Riboflavin |
0.5 mg |
|
Niacin |
2 mg |
|
Vitamin
B6 |
0.4 mg |
|
Folate |
29.9
mcg |
|
Choline |
12.3 mg |
|
Minerals |
|
|
Calcium |
358 mg |
|
Iron |
3 mg |
|
Magnesium |
55.6 mg |
|
Phosphorus |
81.4 mg |
|
Potassium |
852 mg |
|
Sodium |
36.1 mg |
|
Zinc |
0.9 mg |
|
Copper |
0.6 mg |
|
Manganese |
0.5 mg |
|
Selenium |
5.5 mcg |
Nutrition and Health
Benefits of Eating Carob
•
Carob tannins contain Gallic acid that works as an analgesic,
anti-allergic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral and antiseptic.
•
Carob improves digestion and lowers cholesterol level in the
blood.
•
It is used for treating diarrhea in children and adults alike.
•
Since it does not contain caffeine, carob benefits people with
high blood pressure.
•
Regular use of carob helps in preventing lung cancer.
•
The vitamin E content in carob helps in treating cough, flu,
anemia and osteoclasis.
•
The Gallic acid in carob helps in preventing and treating polio
in children.
•
Carob fights against osteoporosis, due to its richness in
phosphorus and calcium.
•
Carob pod husks are chewed by singers to clear the voice and
throat.
Tips
•
Carob forms an important commercial stabilizer and thickener in
bakery goods, ice cream, jelly, salad dressings, cheese, bologna, sauces,
salami, canned meats, fish, mustard and other food products.
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