Carob Slab (100g)

R120.00

Carob is a healthy alternative to chocolate which contains no nasties. Our carob chocolate is smooth, creamy, and a real treat for every occasion. Who would have thought there would ever be a healthy chocolate on the market!?

Ingredients: Carob powder, cocoa butter, organic coconut sugar, vanilla, and sunflower lecithin.
Free from: Caffeine, sucrose, preservatives, additives, colourants, sulphur, gluten, any animal byproducts.

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Carob is a natural food product derived from the fruit of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), native to the Mediterranean region. It’s a caffeine-free alternative to chocolate, made from roasted carob fruit pulp, with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. High in fiber, protein, and minerals like potassium and magnesium, carob is commonly used in baking, cooking, and as a dietary supplement. It can be used as a dairy-free and vegan chocolate substitute (like ours!) and is found in health food products like energy bars (like ours!), protein powders, coco replacements (like our malted carob) as well as traditional medicine for digestive issues and weight management. Read further to learn the different health and nutrition benefits of eating carob and find its nutritional value.

Nutrition and Health Benefits of Eating Carob

  • Carob tannins contain Gallic acid that works as an analgesic, anti-allergic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, and antiseptic.
  • Carob improves digestion and lowers cholesterol levels in the blood.
  • It is used to treat diarrhea in children and adults alike.
  • Since it does not contain caffeine, carob benefits people with high blood pressure.
  • Regular use of carob helps in preventing lung cancer.
  • The vitamin E content in carob helps treat cough, flu, anemia, and osteoclasis.
  • The gallic acid in carob helps prevent and treat polio in children.
  • Carob fights against osteoporosis due to its richness in phosphorus and calcium.
  • Singers chew carob pod husks to clear their voices and throats.
NutrientsAmount
Basic Components
Protein4.8 g
Water3.7 g
Ash2.3 g
Calories
Total Calories229
Calories From Carbohydrate204
Calories From Fat6
Calories From Protein19
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrate91.6 g
Dietary Fiber41 g
Sugars50.5 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat0.7 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids4.1 mg
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids218 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A14.4 IU
Vitamin C0.2 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)0.6 mg
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.5 mg
Niacin2 mg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Folate29.9 mcg
Choline12.3 mg
Minerals
Calcium358 mg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium55.6 mg
Phosphorus81.4 mg
Potassium852 mg
Sodium36.1 mg
Zinc0.9 mg
Copper0.6 mg
Manganese0.5 mg
Selenium5.5 mcg

 

Weight0.2 kg

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