Cacao and carob
Cacao and carob
It is so nice to cheer yourself up with a cup of cacao in the morning. I used to have delicious unfermented cacao brought from Sri Lanka. Then I discovered carob, which is very similar in taste to cacao, but does not cause histamine reactions or speaking in Ayurveda terms does not increase Pitta (fire element) in the body.
What is carob?
Carob - is a sweet alternative to cacao powder made from edible pods of carob trees. It has a sweetish taste, has tart-bitter notes like cacao and resembles a bit caramel. It is:
- rich in fiber
- has less fat that cacao
- has 3 times more calcium than cacao
- good alternative if you have cacao food sensitivity or histamine reactions
- does not contain oxalic acid, which interferes with the absorption of calcium and iron
- does not contain caffeine and theobromine, so you can enjoy it in the evening and also good in case you has sensitive nervous system
Nutrients in 2 tsp (10g)
Comparison of cocoa and carob composition
Carob - is a sweet alternative to cacao powder made from edible pods of carob trees. It has a sweetish taste, has tart-bitter notes like cacao and resembles a bit caramel. It is:
- rich in fiber
- has less fat that cacao
- has 3 times more calcium than cacao
- good alternative if you have cacao food sensitivity or histamine reactions
- does not contain oxalic acid, which interferes with the absorption of calcium and iron
- does not contain caffeine and theobromine, so you can enjoy it in the evening and also good in case you has sensitive nervous system
Nutrients in 2 tsp (10g)
Comparison of cocoa and carob composition
Source: Finland food database https://fineli.fi/fineli/en/index
* Recommended Daily Allowance: https://www.sge-ssn.ch/grundlagen/lebensmittel-und...
* Recommended Daily Allowance: https://www.sge-ssn.ch/grundlagen/lebensmittel-und...
Ingredients (for 1 cup)
1. Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the carob, and, stirring occasionally, heat the mixture to the desired temperature.
2. Add spices to taste.
3. Pour into a nice cup and enjoy!
- Carob – 2 tsp
- Milk or alternatives (almond, oatmeal, etc.) - 200 ml
- Vanilla - 1/8 tsp
- Ground cinnamon - ¼ tsp
- Ground cardamom - ¼ tsp
1. Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the carob, and, stirring occasionally, heat the mixture to the desired temperature.
2. Add spices to taste.
3. Pour into a nice cup and enjoy!
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