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Carob pods began to be dried and used for food many millennia ago in Egypt, Turkey and the countries of the Mediterranean region. Carob is a fruit that is dried and ground into powder.
Vitamin composition
Carob is 8% protein and contains vitamins A, B, B2 and D. It contains a lot of calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, as well as iron, copper, nickel, barium and manganese.
Chemical composition
| Nutrient | Quantity | The norm for an adult |
| Calories | 222 kcal | 1684 kcal |
| Vitamin B1, thiamine | 0.1 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B2, riboflavin | 0.5 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin B4, choline | 11.9 mg | 500 mg |
| Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE | 0.6 mg | 15 mg |
| K | 827 mg | 2500 mg |
| Ca | 348 mg | 1000 mg |
| Mg | 54 mg | 400 mg |
| P | 79 mg | 800 mg |
| Fe | 2.9 mg | 18 mg |
| Mn | 0.5 mg | 2 mg |
| Cu | 0.6 mgc | 1000 mgc |
| Se | 5.3 mgc | 55 mgc |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0.1 g | max 18.7 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.2 g | min 16.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.2 g | from 11.2 to 20.6 g |
| 20:3 Omega-3 | 0.004 g | ~ |
| 20:3 Omega-6 | 0.212 g | ~ |
Application and use of carob
Carob:
- Strengthens the immune system;
- Adjusts metabolic processes in the body;
- Promotes the favorable work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Cleanses the body of toxins and toxins;
- Reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood;
- Normalizes blood pressure;
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Recipe for making chocolate with the addition of carob
Ingredients:
- 40 g of carob
- 50 g of cocoa butter
- 30 g of powdered milk
Preparation:
Melt the cocoa butter in a water bath. After the butter has a liquid consistency, add carob and powdered milk. Stir until smooth. Then pour the mixture into a chocolate mold and cool it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Enjoy your meal!
Method of application
It is widely used in culinary recipes as a cocoa substitute and sweetener.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus, as well as in pregnant women and children under 3 years of age.