Description
Carob is a tropical tree (Ceratonia silliqua) native to the eastern Mediterranean. The plant is also known as St John’s Bread or Locust Bean. The pods contain a sweet, edible pulp and has an earthy, cocoa-like flavour. It can be used as a dairy and caffeine-free chocolate chip substitute in baking, confections, and frozen desserts.
| NUTRITION FACTS PER 100 G | AMOUNT | % DAILY VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 | – |
| Fat | 40 g | 61% |
| Saturated | 38 g | 194% |
| +Trans | 0.5 g | % |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | – |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g | 18% |
| Fibre | 4 g | 17% |
| Sugars | 0 g | – |
| Protein | 3 g | – |
| Vitamin A | – | 0% |
| Vitamin C | – | 0% |
| Calcium | – | 20% |
| Iron | – | 15% |
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