{"product_id":"carob-powder-raw-500g","title":"Carob Powder Raw Organic 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eA naturally sweet, caffeine‑free powder milled from the pods of the carob tree. This raw carob powder retains the full flavour and nutritional character of the fruit—earthy, naturally chocolaty, and mild. Use it as a cocoa substitute, in baking, smoothies, desserts, or wherever you want a gentle, sweet depth without stimulants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Raw Carob Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRaw Carob Powder is naturally lighter in colour (compared to roasted carob powder) and has been milled without being heated, giving it a pure raw carob taste. During processing, the temperature does not reach over 40ºC. Raw carob powder has a sweet, smooth, malty taste with a slight sharpness that isn't found in roasted carob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRaw carob powders are high in protein, are rich in fibre, contain essential vitamins and minerals and are a healthy alternative to most snack foods. Carob powder is excellent for baking, cooking, smoothie beverage preparations and other no-bake recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCarob has been given a bit of a bum rap in Australia, with many parents trying to sell it to kids as being \"just like chocolate\". But that does carob a great disservice. With its own unique flavour profile, carob is amazing in all sorts of treats from cakes, slices, biscuits and hot drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAustralian Carob Co cultivates, harvests, and mills carob pods in regional Australia, with a focus on traceability and purity. Their operations process raw pods using low‑heat milling to protect flavour, enzymes and colour. They offer both raw and roasted carob powders, giving cooks flexibility in their baking palettes and flavour goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eReplace up to ⅓ cocoa powder in recipes for cakes, cookies, and brownies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAdd to smoothies, porridge, shakes or raw desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStir into nut milk or yoghurt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eUse in pancake or waffle batter for a chocolaty twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBlend into energy balls or raw bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% pure raw carob pod powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNo additives, no sugar, no preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNaturally sweet and caffeine‑free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eA more gentle alternative to cocoa for those avoiding stimulants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMilled to preserve natural flavour, enzymes, and colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAustralian processed with integrity and traceability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eVersatile in both sweet and savoury contexts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from strong sunlight or odours. Use within 12 months. For humid areas, consider storing in a sealed jar or the fridge after opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does raw carob differ from roasted carob powder?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRaw is milder, lighter in colour, and retains more enzymatic and flavour compounds. Roasted gives a deeper, darker cocoa‑like flavour and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs carob powder naturally sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes – carob naturally contains sugars and has a mild sweetness, so many recipes using it require less added sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it contain caffeine or theobromine?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNo. Carob is naturally free from both caffeine and theobromine, unlike cocoa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I substitute carob for cocoa 1:1?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYou can, though because carob is sweeter and less bitter, many bakers reduce added sugar slightly or blend with cocoa to balance flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Australian Carob Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634933661807,"sku":"CRB-RAW-500G","price":10.43,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/Organic-Raw-Carob-Powder.jpg?v=1758509851","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/carob-powder-raw-500g","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}