Organic Carob Powder, Raw 16oz

The carob is a tree in the same plant family as beans and peas. Its pods have been used for food for as long as 5,000 years.  The pods are rich in antioxidant polyphenols (19.2%), like chocolate.
As a food, carob is most often used as a hypoallergenic substitute for chocolate.  Carob powder is useful as a diet food, and is used in a variety of weight loss formulations, energy bars, drinks, and tea formulations. It lowers the glycemic index of foods with which it is mixed. A slice of carob cake, for instance, releases sugars much more slowly into the bloodstream than a slice of chocolate cake.
 
Size: 1 lb