Bulk Herb-Carob Powder - Roasted - 16oz (1lb)

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Carob Powder (Toasted), made from the dried pods of the carob tree, is a healthy substitute for chocolate. Use as an equal replacement for cocoa in your favorite recipes, or use three tablespoons carob powder plus one tablespoon water in place of each square of chocolate. Uses of Carob Powder Carob was used as a sweetener and digestive aid in Ancient Egypt. Even today, it is used quite commonly in the food industry. It can also be used regularly in daily cooking. Carob powder is naturally sweeter than cocoa powder. Although, It is does not have a flavor like chocolate still, it can be used as a good substitute in many recipes like bars, cookies, muffins, cakes, candies, etc. It is used as a stabilizer and thickener in food industry for salad dressings, mustard, sauces, cheese, baked products, canned meats, fish, etc. Cocoa powder is extremely bitter, so it requires a large quantity of sugar to make it sweet that is not the case with carob. When cocoa is replaced with carob in recipes, it reduces the sugar content of food, in turn reducing the calorie content, leading to improved weight management. Health Benefits of Carob Powder Apart from being a good substitute for chocolate, health benefits of Carob powder are manifold. Are you a chocoholic, but are worried about your calorie intake? Do not fret! Learn How To Make Carob Chips, a perfect chocolate substitute that can be used to create an assortment of desserts