What is Carob Roasted?

Roasted Carob is the roasted, ground pod of Ceratonia siliqua, the carob tree, an evergreen legume in the pea and bean family (Fabaceae). The roasted pod powder is naturally sweet and chocolate-colored, which is why it has long been used as a cocoa alternative.

About the plant

The carob tree is native to the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East, where its long brown seed pods have been a staple food for thousands of years and appear in biblical and ancient Greek texts. The word "carat" derives from carob: the tree's seeds are so uniform in weight that they were used as a reference measure. Unlike cocoa, carob is naturally caffeine-free and free of theobromine, and it carries its own mild sweetness without added sugar.

Carob Roasted: form & sizes

We carry Carob Roasted as organic roasted ground pod powder, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Carob Roasted in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Carob Roasted at a glance

Botanical name

Ceratonia siliqua

Family

Fabaceae

Native region

the Mediterranean basin and Middle East

Plant part

roasted pods

Sourcing

Organic

Part used

Roasted ground pods

Naturally

Caffeine-free and theobromine-free

Form

roasted ground pod powder

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb