
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.