QUALITY Grain Brain carob powder Is sourced from the Pods of the Carob evergreen trees. The pods collected when brown and the seeds are removed. The sweet edible pulp is dried, then lightly roasted and ground into the sweet flavored carob powder.
EXCELLENT SUPERFOOD carob is rich in protein, fiber and antioxidants. It also contains calcium magnesium, Vitamin B, and several important minerals. Carob powder is all natural and Kosher certified. It’s Caffeine-Free, and Theobromine-Free. No added sweeteners, additives or preservatives.
POPULAR CACAO SUBSITUTE Carob is the perfect replacement for cacao, because of their similarity in appearance, texture and cooking properties. Most people that are allergic to cacao can tolerate carob. Also ideal for those sensitive to caffeine because unlike cacao, carob does not contain stimulants such as caffeine and Theobromine
NATURALLY SWEET AND VERSATILE Unlike cacao, carob is naturally sweet, fat free and contains much lower calories. Carob can be very easily replaced into your favorites recipes one for one or half n half..
DELICIOUS! TRY THEM,,, Top your favorite yogurt or ice cream, add it into your smoothie or shake. Try replacing it in your chocolate brownies and cakes by making carob cakes, Muffins and Hot carob as well.
Grain Brain Natural Carob powder is sourced from the Carob evergreen trees a member of the legume family that grows along the Mediterranean sea. When brown the pods are collected. The seeds are removed and the sweet edible pulp is dried and lightly roasted. (The pulp is roasted as the roasting process is a Validated 'Kill Step' which is necessary as raw carob may have Pathogens.. not that long ago there was a Salmonella recall on RAW carob powder. This had NOTHING to do with Grain Brain as we are only selling roasted carob powder.)
After the roasting process the carob is grounded into a dark, sweet, richly flavored powder called carob powder.
Nowadays Carob is very popular because it is the perfect replacement for cacao or chocolate. It is widely used and sold in a huge variety of confectionary products, cakes, etc.
Carob powder, being very similar to cacao powder in appearance, texture and cooking properties, can be very easily substituted with cacao in your recipes. Replace them one by one or half cacao and half carob.
Have you ever tried carob? Add this delicious, sweet taste to your baked goods. Do you like carob? You will love this one!!
Health Benefits Unlike cacao, carob is low in Fat, low in calories, Caffeine-Free, and Theobromine-Free. Many people allergic to cacao can tolerate carob. Or people who want to avoid caffeine use carob instead which is caffeine free.
Carob has an excellent nutritional value. It has a great amount of protein. It is rich in fiber and calcium. The polyphenols in carob are also powerful antioxidants, protecting your body from damage from free radicals and environmental toxins. Carob also contains magnesium, Vitamin, B, and several important vitamins
Of course, when you use Grain Brain carob powder you get nothing added. Only pure natural carob powder. No additives, sweeteners, chemicals or preservatives added.