Ingredient · Updated
Powdered Carob
Found in 1 product
What is Powdered Carob?
Powdered Carob is made from the dried, roasted, and ground pods of the carob tree, a leguminous evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has a naturally sweet flavor, which makes it a common ingredient in various food products as a chocolate substitute.
It is used for its naturally sweet taste and chocolaty flavor, making it a caffeine-free alternative to cocoa powder. Unlike cocoa, carob contains no theobromine and has minimal fat, making it appealing to those seeking low-fat or stimulant-free options.
When you see powdered carob on a label, it's usually for flavor enhancement without the need to add extra sugars, and it's rich in fiber and antioxidants.
Commonly found in: Baked goods, Energy bars, Chocolate-flavored drinks, Plant-based milks, Desserts, Snack foods
Benefits
- Carob is a good source of dietary fiber, which can aid digestion.
- It contains antioxidants that can support overall health.
Carob is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA, meaning it is safe to use in foods.
Some studies suggest carob may help with gastrointestinal health, but evidence for other health benefits is limited.
Carob is plant-derived and widely accepted in vegan diets as a chocolate alternative.
Scout's take
Part of Cocoa Flavor. Composite flavor system stacking corn syrup, mono and diglycerides (which can contain trans fats not required to be labeled), industrial phosphate, and unspecified natural flavor — a long ingredient list buried inside the 'flavor' label.
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