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What is carob
Carob is the fruit of the carob tree. It grows as dark brown pods that are long, thick, and slightly curved.
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Nutrition facts
Carob is rich in fibre and is low in fat and sugar. It’s also gluten-free and contains no caffeine. It’s also rich in vitamins and minerals.
Health benefits
Carob is a natural antioxidant that has anti-allergic, antiseptic and anti-bacterial benefits. It’s also beneficial for your digestion, cholesterol management, weight loss, and cardiovascular health. It stabilizes blood glucose and it has anti-cancer properties. Carob also combats diarrhoea.
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How to eat carob
You can use carob powder instead of or together with cocoa or cacao powder in baked goods, smoothies, drinks, frozen treats, and raw desserts.
Daily dose
The daily dose is about 20 grams of carob powder for adults and 10-15 grams for children.
Risks
Carob is considered safe and low risk. However, people with nut and legume allergies might show allergic reactions to carob gum. Consult with a specialist if you are pregnant, or have anaemia, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) or hypouricemia (low uric acid).
Read more on my blog and check out some of my carob desserts.
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wow Very interesting photo nice
Thank you very much Jasmine! 🙂
nice
Thank you, Anaya!
I used to get a lot of carob treats at the health food store. Some were amazing, and others were just ok. It is hard not to compare to a sugary chocolate treat, even though it is so much healthier!
I agree with you, Sally! I still prefer chocolate, but I often mix carob and cocoa powder in my homemade desserts.
Very interesting and useful post Ellie
Thank you, Albert!
You’re welcome
Good post
Thank you, Pamela!
Another good one Ellie! I used to love carob treats from the Health Food Store when I was younger.
That’s awesome! I tied carob for the first time last year.
Very useful information
I’m happy to hear that!
Great information!
Thank you so much!
so interesting
Thank you Olga!
I love this! Are you going to do a series like this? Amazing!
Thank you very much! Yes, I’m planning to make more posts like this. 🙂
Very informative of what carob is exactly! Thanks for this!
You are welcome, I’m glad it was useful! 🙂
A lovely, clear and consise post Ellie with good information..Well done 🙂
Thank you so much, Carol!
Interesting post
Thank you, Elenka!
Thank you very much!
Well done!
Thank you, Georgi!
Nice post!
Thank you, Nina!
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How wonderful to know about another one that I haven’t heard of!
Glad to hear it was helpful!
nicely
Thank you!
Great post. very informative thanks 🙂
Thank you, I’m happy to hear that!