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Carob
The carob plant (Ceratonia siliqua) is an evergreen tree in the legume family, native to Eastern Mediterranean countries. The carob beans are found in reddish brown pods about a foot in length. Carob seeds and pods are edible. The ground seeds are used as a substitute for cocoa and have been used as a food and natural sweetener for over 5000 years.
Category: Legume
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Purchase in pods or beans or ground as a carob powder.
To Store:
Store in an airtight container in a dark place.
Tips & Tricks:
Carob is a natural sweetener, and is also good for bowel motility. Is high in minerals and low in fat- a perfect substitute for chocolate. It contains no caffeine, but has a similar colour and fragrance to cocoa powder and a more mild flavour.
Cooking Tips:
Use in place of cocoa in smoothies or is delicious as a hot drink together with soy milk and vanilla.

Nutrition per 1 Tablespoon:

Energy (kJ):
68
High GI > 70 :
Fat (g):
0.0
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Salicylates:
Low
Carbohydrates, g:
3.6
Protein (g):
0.5
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Amines:
Low
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





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