Carob Powder, Dry Roasted Chocolate Substitute - 12 oz

NOW 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. This 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. Key Benefits Supports clean-label baking with dry roasted carob powder and no additives Promotes a caffeine-free alternative to cocoa powder in recipes Helps maintain flexible pantry options for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipes Designed to support naturally sweet chocolate-style flavor without added sugar Works well in hot drinks, baked goods, smoothies, desserts, and homemade treats Provides a fat-free alternative to cocoa powder for recipe substitutions Product Details Brand NOW Real Food Product Type Carob powder / cocoa powder substitute Supplement Form Powder Main Ingredient Dry roasted carob powder Strength No added sugar; caffeine-free; theobromine-free Count / Size 12 oz Flavor Naturally sweet, chocolate-like carob flavor Serving Size 1 1/2 tbsp (15 g) Dietary Features Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, Kosher, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Low Sodium, Paleo Friendly, Made in peanut-free facility Best Use Baking, hot carob drinks, smoothies, desserts, frostings, and cocoa powder replacement Suggested Audience Adults and families seeking a caffeine-free chocolate-style baking ingredient Featured Ingredients Dry Roasted Carob Powder: 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. How to Use When 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. Best Time to Take Use anytime as part of recipes, baking, smoothies, desserts, or warm beverages. It can be especially useful when preparing caffeine-free evening drinks, dairy-free hot carob, or chocolate-style baked goods. Best For Shoppers looking for a cocoa powder alternative Caffeine-free chocolate-style drinks and desserts Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly recipes Home bakers making brownies, cookies, cakes, or frostings Families seeking a naturally sweet pantry ingredient with no added sugar Responsible Use: Use as directed on the product label. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.