Organic Raw Cretan Carob - Powder - 150g
Carob helps reduce appetite and weight control.
Consumed throughout the Mediterranean basin, we know that the Greek Theophrastus reported that his compatriots called the carob the Egyptian fig.
Our partner, located on the island of Crete, is a family business specializing in carob. It is dried and crushed at low temperature, thus enhancing its flavor which recalls the taste of caramel, cinnamon or even coconut's.
Part used: shell and seeds
Origin: Crete
Composition : 100% cretan carob
Product from organic farming.
Certified by ECOCERT FR-BIO-01 EU agriculture.
Certified by The Vegan Society.
Quality check and packed in France.
PROPERTIES
The carob powder is naturally gluten-free and rich in mucilaginous fibres, it sweetens (close to caramel flavor) thickens and gives softness to the preparations.
The potassium and calcium it contains contribute to normal muscle function. Potassium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and the maintenance of normal blood pressure. Calcium contributes to a normal energy metabolism and the normal functioning of digestive enzymes. It is necessary for the maintenance of normal bone structure and teeth.
Warning: Potassium is not recommended for the elderly or people with kidney disease.
USAGE
Carob is a great accompaniment to our daily meals, as a cocoa substitute, to thicken or like a spice sprinkled on the plate or mixed with drinks, desserts, or other dishes...
NUTRITION
| Nutritional values | For 100 g : | For 4 g : |
|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | 1331 kcal - 318 kJ | 53 kcal - 13 kJ |
| Fats | 0,40 g | 0,02 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58,9 g | 2,4 g |
| of which sugars | 46,9 g | 1,9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 30 g | 1,2 g |
| Proteins | 4,7 g | 0,2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
RECIPES
Discover our carob recipes on our BLOG.
The carob brings flavor and texture to vegetable curry but also in pastry, in your yogurts and in vegetable milk.
Note that it goes perfectly with raw cocoa!
The carob fits into sweet or savory, hot or cold, a dish or a drink.
