Kerob, fried

Kerob is a ground carob fruit. This plant is a tall tree with long (up to a quarter of a meter) pods, which are half composed of fructose.

Homeland of this plant are the Mediterranean countries, such as Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Israel.

The plant was brought from the shores of the Mediterranean to Australia, where it has already begun to grow.

In its raw form, Ceratonia pods are not eaten. Whatever they are edible, they are dried and then crushed. Then the carob is fried, which gives it a new taste.

The flavors of the powder vary with the degree of roasting.

• Raw carob is the sweetest-tasting powder and has a light brown color.
• Lightly fried carob - has a caramel taste with a slight sourness and has a dark brown color.
• Roasted carob - the color and aroma are almost the same as in cocoa. Due to the slight bitterness, it is very similar to chocolate.

Kerob is a very useful product. It contains many vitamins (vitamin A, D, E, B vitamins) and minerals (zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium), antioxidants, fiber. The caloric content of the product is only 222 kcal per 100 grams.

Kerob is used in cooking, medicine and even in cosmetology.

In cooking, carob is used mainly to replace cocoa and chocolate. It is mainly added to desserts, pastries. With the help of kerob prepare icing, puddings, candies, sweet bars, chocolate, various hot and cold drinks.

Useful properties of cherub:

• The product contains a large number of antioxidants that are able to fight the aging process.
• Kerob does not contain the caffeine found in cocoa. This allows children and people with hypertension to drink.
• Carob drink has a calming effect.
• All vitamins and trace elements contained in carob are very easily absorbed by the body.
• Carob contains fiber, which has a positive effect on the digestive system.
• The use of ground carob helps to eliminate toxins and toxins from the body, help in the treatment of diarrhea and poisoning.
• Frequent consumption of cherubs reduces the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood. Therefore, the product is recommended for the prevention of heart disease.
• Carob contains fructose and glucose, so do not add sugar. The product is great for diabetics, but it should be used with caution.
• The product reduces the feeling of hunger, so it is recommended for people who follow a strict diet.
• Carob is a very useful product, so it has no disadvantages. The product can cause harm only in case of individual intolerance.

You can buy carob in our online store at retail from 100 grams, as well as wholesale from 2 kilograms.