Flour/Sweetener | Vegan Gluten Free Low Fat Low Caffeine

Carob Powder

Ceratonia siliqua Allergen-Free
Carob Powder

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality Autumn (harvest), Year-Round (powder)
  • Source Carob Pods

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Carob Powder ?

A chocolate substitute made from the roasted, ground pods of the carob tree, known for its naturally sweet, earthy flavor.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Carob Powder ?

Le/La/L'Carob Powder a un goût sweet, earthy, mildly caramel/chocolate-like avec des arômes toasted, caramel, earthy.

Taste
Sweet, Earthy, Mildly Caramel/Chocolate-like
Texture
Fine Powder
Aroma
Toasted, Caramel, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 15g (1 tbsp)
Calories222 kcal
Total Fat0.7 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein4.6 g
Total Carbohydrate89 g
Dietary Fiber40 g
Total Sugars49 g
Calcium350 mg
Iron3 mg
Potassium830 mg

Le secret du chef

Because carob powder is naturally sweeter than cocoa, you may need to reduce the amount of sugar in your recipe when substituting.

Substituts & Proportions pour Carob Powder

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Carob Powder est Cocoa Powder (unsweetened), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 to 1:2 (carob:cocoa), add sugar as needed. Best for chocolate flavor, but contains caffeine and is more bitter.

Substituts pour Carob Powder avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) Meilleur 1:1 to 1:2 (carob:cocoa), add sugar as needed Best for chocolate flavor, but contains caffeine and is more bitter.
Cacao Powder 1:1 (carob:cacao), add sugar Raw, unroasted version of cocoa, higher antioxidants, also caffeinated.
Date Powder 1:1 Sweet, natural sweetener, but lacks the "chocolatey" undertones.
Instant Coffee Powder Small amount to enhance brown notes For adding depth and color in specific applications, not a direct substitute.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Carob Powder

  1. Look for "raw" or "roasted" carob powder; roasted has a more intense flavor.
  2. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Carob Powder ?

  • Dairy
  • nuts
  • dried fruit
  • vanilla
  • cinnamon.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Carob Powder ?

Sweet, Earthy, Mildly Caramel/Chocolate-like Toasted, Caramel, Earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Carob Powder ?

Le meilleur substitut est Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) (1:1 to 1:2 (carob:cocoa), add sugar as needed). Best for chocolate flavor, but contains caffeine and is more bitter.

Comment choisir et conserver le Carob Powder ?

Look for "raw" or "roasted" carob powder; roasted has a more intense flavor. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Carob Powder

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