Carob and Blood Sugar: Evaluation in Terms of Diabetes
Carob is a food that seems contradictory in terms of blood sugar due to its high natural sugar content on the one hand and its components such as dietary fiber and D-pinitol on the other. Therefore, definitive statements such as "carob lowers blood sugar levels" or "diabetics should not consume it at all" do not reflect the truth.
Read MoreCarob and Cocoa Comparison
Carob powder and cocoa are often mentioned side by side because their colors and usage areas are similar. However, the two products are obtained from different plants, different parts and their compositions differ markedly. Cocoa is a product containing caffeine and theobromine, high in fat and low in sugar; carob powder is a product that is high in natural sugar, very low in fat and does not contain stimulant compounds.
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