Carob flour, Pimenta, 250 g

Carob flour is made from the pods of an evergreen tree that is common in the Mediterranean region. It is grown in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Malta. It has been used as a food for centuries and is valued for its high nutritional value.

Health Benefits:

Cocoa is high in magnesium, while carob is high in calcium. It contains about three times more calcium than cocoa, but only 60% of its calories. Carob also contains vitamin B1, more vitamin A than asparagus, vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and the trace elements iron, copper, nickel, manganese, and chromium.

Carob is also known to help with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Purpose:

100% natural food for consumption. Has natural sweetness and chocolate flavor. A complete substitute for cocoa, does not contain caffeine, phenylethylamine, and theobromine.

Ingredients:

Carob flour.

Nutritional values per 100 g:

Energy value: 303 kcal / 1304 kJ
Carbohydrates: 83.70 g
of which sugars: 25.54 g
Fiber: 41.20 g
Proteins: 5.2 g
Fat: 4.00 g
of which saturated: 1.00 g
unsaturated: 3.00 g
Salt: 0.00 g

Usage:

For use in cooking as a cocoa substitute and natural sweetener for shakes, pastries, desserts and much more.

Carob flour is a great alternative to cocoa and can be used in various recipes for pastries, drinks, and healthy desserts. Here are some ideas:

Pastries and Desserts:
- Carob Cookies – Use carob flour instead of cocoa for a milder and naturally sweet flavor.
- Chocolate Cake with Carob – Adds natural sweetness and reduces the need for sugar.
- Homemade Truffles – Mix carob flour with nuts, honey, and coconut oil for a healthy treat.
- Carob Cream – Perfect as a topping for pancakes or fruit.

Breakfasts:
- Carob Pancakes – Add carob flour to the batter for a flavorful and healthy twist.
- Granola with Carob Flour – Sprinkle it over oats with nuts and honey.
- Chia Pudding with Carob – Mix with milk and chia seeds for a delicious creamy texture.

Drinks:
- Hot Carob Drink – A great cocoa alternative, just mix with warm milk and honey.
- Carob Smoothie – Blend with bananas, milk, and nuts for a creamy texture.
- Carob Coffee – Mix with coffee or chicory for a balanced flavor.

Breads and Baked Goods:
- Carob Bread – Add a little carob flour to the dough for a lightly sweet taste.
- Carob Muffins – A delicious alternative to chocolate muffins.
- Carob Biscuits – Aromatic and tasty with a touch of honey or cinnamon.

Extras:
- Homemade Carob Ice Cream – Blended with bananas and nut milk for a creamy dessert.
- Carob Syrup – Boiled with water and honey as a topping for pancakes.

Packing: 250 g