Carob in the Years of War and Famine
Carob has been both animal feed and a food used by people in difficult times for centuries in the Mediterranean basin. This fruit, which can bear fruit even in dry years, can be stored for a long time when dried, and is naturally sweet; It has become one of the means of survival during the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent famine years, in besieged Malta during the Second World War and in many rural areas of the Mediterranean.
Read MoreIndustrial Uses of Carob Powder
Carob powder is a food raw material obtained by drying and grinding the pitted carob fruit (pulp) and stands out with its natural sweetness, brown color and high fiber content. Its most well-known use in the industry is as a partial or complete replacement for cocoa powder; however, its usage area is not limited to this.
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Use of Carob in Bread and Bakery Products
Carob flour (powder) is a raw material that bakery product manufacturers are increasingly interested in with its fiber, natural sugar and phenolic compound content. While it contributes color, aroma and nutritional value in bread, cakes, biscuits and gluten-free products, it also significantly changes the behavior of the dough.
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Carob Chocolate and Cocoa-Free Chocolate Production
Carob chocolate is confectionery products in which cocoa powder is completely or partially replaced with carob powder, resembling chocolate in appearance and use. The color and aroma of roasted carob reminiscent of cocoa, its lack of caffeine and theobromine, and its natural sweetness have made it one of the most well-known cocoa alternatives for many years.
Read MoreRoasted and Raw Carob Powder Differences
Carob powder is not a uniform product. Crushed carob pieces can be roasted or ground raw before grinding. This is the only decision; It determines the color, smell, taste, chemical composition of the powder and in which products it will be used.
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How to Use Carob Powder as a Cocoa Substitute?
Carob powder is a natural product that can be used as a substitute for cocoa in many recipes, thanks to its color and roasted aroma. However, the two powders are not exact copies of each other: carob powder is naturally sweet, very low in fat and caffeine-free; cocoa, on the other hand, is a product that is fatty, bitter and contains stimulating compounds. These differences require reviewing the amounts of sugar, fat and liquid when substituting.
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