{"title":"Carob","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"carob-powder","title":"Carob Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur carob powder is dark roasted for a rich chocolate flavor. Carob powder is naturally sweet, low in fat, and caffeine-free, which makes it the perfect replacement for cacao powder in your recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-enjoy-carob-powder\"\u003eHow to Enjoy Carob Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob powder is used whenever a recipe calls for chocolate or cocoa. To replace cocoa for carob, simply use the same amount of carob. To replace chocolate with carob, use approximately three tablespoons of carob powder for each square of chocolate that the recipe calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob can also be used as a sugar replacement. Carob powder is almost 50% natural sugar and can be used instead of sugar in virtually all bread and pastry products. This includes bread, waffles, cakes, pies, pancakes, cereals (hot or cold), crepes, muffins, etc. Of course, using carob will result in chocolate-brown colored foods and will impart a vaguely chocolate-like flavor. If this is undesirable, you can try mixing various amounts of carob and honey to find the mixture that suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"carob-vs-cacao\"\u003eCarob vs. Cacao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob comes from the pods of a Mediterranean evergreen tree, while cacao beans are used to make chocolate. Since cacao is very bitter in its original state, sugar is usually added to processed cacao beans in order to make chocolate. On the contrary, carob is naturally sweet and does not require any additional sweeteners. Carob is a great low-fat alternative to chocolate, which may contain milk to enhance the taste. Carob is also ideal for those sensitive to caffeine because unlike chocolate, carob doesn't contain stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67344286515222,"sku":"5316-01","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb bag","offer_id":67344286547990,"sku":"5316-05","price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb case","offer_id":67344286580758,"sku":"5316-25","price":113.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/aba972abe0f5c747-De9KgHQG.jpg?v=1770329911"},{"product_id":"carob-chips-sweetened","title":"Carob Chips (Sweetened)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect replacement for chocolate, these sweetened carob chips are great in any baked product. Sprinkle on ice cream, in yogurt, on fruit, or in cookie batter for a real treat. Unlike chocolate, carob is naturally caffeine-free. We also carry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/chocolatessweets\/carob\/carob-unsweetened.html\"\u003eunsweetened carob chips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob is a legume made from the pods of a Mediterranean evergreen tree. To make these carob drops, the pods are dried, roasted, and ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarob has a sweet and roasted cocoa-like flavor that is more subtle than chocolate. Carob chips are perfect for those with a sensitivity to caffeine because they are naturally free of both caffeine and theobromine, the stimulants present in chocolate. Carob chips add a sweet, cocoa-like taste to granola, cereals, and trail mixes, and they can replace chocolate chips in cookies, pancakes, and baked goods. You can also use both carob and chocolate chips together in recipes for a wonderful combination of cocoa-rich flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67344287137814,"sku":"5317-01","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb case","offer_id":67344287170582,"sku":"5317-25","price":157.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mix 1oz","offer_id":71080226816022,"sku":"5317-001C","price":0.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/8323_Carob_20Chips-Uns-s82URO_r.jpg?v=1780298393"},{"product_id":"paramount-crystals","title":"Paramount Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eParamount crystals are used to aid in the melting of carob, chocolate, and yogurt coating.  It will help make the coatings smooth and easier to pour into molds or will thin for ease in dipping and coating.   Add a little at a time in the melting process, stir between each addition, until you have your desired consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Soy.\n\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat, Milk, Sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67354950696982,"sku":"7262-01","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24lb case","offer_id":67354950729750,"sku":"7262-25","price":159.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/840b7e1ec2afcba4-ESOUVJw.jpg?v=1770329914"},{"product_id":"carob-chips-unsweetened","title":"Carob Chips (Unsweetened)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplace chocolate in your baking and snacking routine with unsweetened carob chips. Carob is naturally sweet in comparison with bitter raw cocoa. Sprinkle carob chips into any treat that craves a sweet and creamy flavor. Your carob chips will stay fresh thanks to our resealable packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, Wheat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67356214755350,"sku":"8323-01","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb case","offer_id":67356214788118,"sku":"8323-25","price":157.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/8323_Carob_20Chips-Uns-IFOEUeCa.jpg?v=1780299198"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/collections\/08fdc849205be11d.jpg?v=1771200662","url":"https:\/\/nuts.com\/collections\/carob-323.oembed","provider":"Nuts.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}