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What Causes Color Differences in Carob Products?
22 October 2026
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Of the two carob powders sold under the same name, one can be light brown and the other can be almost as dark as cocoa. Similar differences are seen in carob crumb, molasses and even the gum obtained from the bean. This often brings to the mind of the consumer the questions "which one is real?" or "which one is of better quality?".
Read MoreCarob Coffee: The Decaffeinated Coffee Alternative
19 October 2026
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Carob coffee is a hot drink prepared not from coffee beans, but from roasted and ground carob fruit. Although it has "coffee" in its name, it has nothing to do with the coffee plant; it is called by this name because of its dark coffee-like color, roasted aroma and brewing. Its lack of caffeine and theobromine makes it an interesting alternative, especially for those who want to avoid stimulants.
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