Carob and Alternatives for Lactose Intolerant/Milk Allergy Sufferers
Lactose intolerance and cow's milk allergy are two different reactions to two different components of milk; but many products such as cocoa milk, milk chocolate and creamy desserts can be limited in both. Carob, a herbal product, is one of the options that come to mind when looking for alternatives to these products.
Read MoreIs Carob Gluten-Free? Evaluation for Celiac
Carob is a fruit that comes from the legume family, not from gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley, rye and oats; therefore, it does not contain gluten in its natural form. However, for celiacs and people with gluten sensitivity, the real question is not "is carob gluten-free?", but "is the carob product I have gluten-free?".
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