{"product_id":"carob-powder-12-oz","title":"Carob Powder, Dry Roasted Chocolate Substitute - 12 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eNOW Real Food® Carob Powder is a dry roasted, naturally sweet powder made from carob and designed as a flavorful alternative to cocoa powder in everyday recipes. With its smooth, mildly sweet taste, carob powder is ideal for shoppers looking for a caffeine-free and theobromine-free chocolate substitute for baking, hot drinks, smoothies, desserts, and homemade treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 12 oz carob powder contains no added sugar and no additives, making it a clean pantry staple for health-conscious baking and recipe swaps. Because carob is naturally sweeter than cocoa, it may help reduce the amount of added sweetener needed in some recipes. Use it in brownies, cookies, cakes, frostings, puddings, hot carob drinks, or dairy-free dessert blends. NOW Real Food® Carob Powder is gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher, vegan, low sodium, dairy free, egg free, soy free, paleo friendly, and packaged in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports clean-label baking with dry roasted carob powder and no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes a caffeine-free alternative to cocoa powder in recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain flexible pantry options for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to support naturally sweet chocolate-style flavor without added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in hot drinks, baked goods, smoothies, desserts, and homemade treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a fat-free alternative to cocoa powder for recipe substitutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.036%; height: 313.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNOW Real Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCarob powder \/ cocoa powder substitute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003ePowder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eDry roasted carob powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNo added sugar; caffeine-free; theobromine-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount \/ Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e12 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNaturally sweet, chocolate-like carob flavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1 1\/2 tbsp (15 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eGluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, Kosher, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Low Sodium, Paleo Friendly, Made in peanut-free facility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eBaking, hot carob drinks, smoothies, desserts, frostings, and cocoa powder replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5784%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.9617%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eAdults and families seeking a caffeine-free chocolate-style baking ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatured Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Roasted Carob Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carob powder is made from dry roasted carob and has a naturally sweet flavor that works well as a substitute for cocoa powder. It is not as rich as cocoa, but it is typically sweeter, making it useful in baked goods, beverages, and desserts where a chocolate-style flavor is desired without caffeine or theobromine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cooking with carob, substitute 1.5 to 2 parts carob powder for every 1 part cocoa powder called for in a recipe. Because carob powder is naturally sweet, you may need to decrease the amount of sugar used. Use as directed on the product label or as recommended by a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse anytime as part of recipes, baking, smoothies, desserts, or warm beverages. 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