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Interesting about carob.
25 Aug, 2022,
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A few years ago, no one had heard of carob.
And what do we now know about this ancient spice and medicinal plant, besides the fact that it is an alternative to cocoa and chocolate, how is carob useful?
Carob powder is obtained from the fruit of Ceratonia siliqua, a carob tree. It is an evergreen plant of the legume family native to the Mediterranean. 
The fruits of the carob tree have an astringent property and are not eaten fresh. After the pods are dried in the sun, they become sweet. That is why you do not need to add sugar to carob products. Interestingly, the carob tree never gets sick, and pests bypass it. This is the reason all carob is considered organic.
When using carob, it is important to remember that the spice contains a lot of fructose. One standard glass of carob contains about 51 g, and although it is natural, this must be taken into account. By the way, there is almost no fat in carob, this is another important difference from cocoa powder.
Besides the fact that carob is sweet, it is rich in protein, pectins and fiber, it contains an impressive range of vitamins and minerals: vitamins A, B2, B3 and B6, copper, calcium (twice as much as in cocoa beans!), manganese, potassium , magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium.
In carob, unlike cocoa, coffee and chocolate, caffeine and theobromine are not found. Carob can be consumed by everyone, including breastfeeding mothers.
A warm drink made from carob is good to drink before bed as a mild relaxant. It promotes fast falling asleep and deep sleep.
Powder can be substituted for cocoa in any recipe. It is important to consider that in this case the amount of sugar must be greatly reduced, since the natural sweetness of carob is about half the same as that of regular sugar.
Can be added to smoothies and shakes
use as a sweetener when baking bread, pancakes and brownies;
knead drinks such as cocoa or hot chocolate;
prepare puddings or mousses.
Prepare a treat that children and adults adore. The recipe is very simple: carob powder is mixed with ground dried fruits and nuts, after which balls are formed. They can be rolled in sesame seeds or poppy seeds, coconut flakes or the same carob.
Cat and dog lovers know that chocolate is bad for animals. Unlike carob! Since it does not contain theobromine, manufacturers often add carob to dog treats that are used as a training reward.
Carob in powder form can be stored for up to a year and a half. To ensure safety, a dark, dry place at room temperature, which is not exposed to direct sunlight, is quite suitable. It is important that spices do not coexist nearby. If you place the powder in an airtight glass jar, then it will be completely intact and up to two years.
In our store you can buy carob powder from Italy, packaged in bags of 250 g and 500 g. The assortment includes chocolate on carob with various additives. There are also ready-made kits for making chocolate on carob at home or with friends, spending interesting evenings. We offer our customers only the best, what we love ourselves!
Almonds butter
18 Feb, 2022,
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Almonds in terms of vegetable protein content ranks second after peanuts. It is rich in fatty acids, mineral salts, valuable essential oils, antioxidants, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron, magnesium and is one of the best sources of easily digestible calcium.
Our almond paste has a soft creamy texture, a pleasantly pronounced aroma of roasted almonds and a natural sweet taste. Has no contraindications for diabetes, tk. does not contain sweeteners. And almonds perfectly cleanse the blood, help with throat diseases, stimulate the brain and calm the nerves.
Pour pancakes or cheesecakes, add to porridge, cottage cheese or pastries. So with the advent of almond butter in your home, the whole family has only healthy goodies for breakfast.
And you can also spread the paste directly on an apple or eat it with a banana - it's tasty and healthy. Also, almond paste can be used as one of the ingredients in salad dressing, as well as in baking.
Be sure to try restoring nut milk from almond paste by whipping a tablespoon of the paste in a blender with a cup of water (can be warm), a pinch of salt and cinnamon, honey or a couple of dates (although without sweet milk it will turn out slightly sweet), a spoonful of coconut or linseed oil - this Almond milk can be used as a base for banana and fruit smoothies, milk-vanilla pudding with chia seeds, a drink with cocoa or chicory, but in itself such milk is a real treat with maximum benefits.
What is Fino de Aroma cocoa ?
17 Feb, 2022,
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This is a classification of refined, aromatic cocoa varieties. They are very rare and only account for about 7% of the world's cocoa bean production. The International Cocoa Association (ICCO) describes these varieties as cocoa with a delicious aroma and flavor. Chocolate from these elite varieties is for true connoisseurs and gourmets!
Nothing can have a greater impact on the taste of chocolate than the quality of the cocoa used. In world trade, a distinction is made between consumer grades, which are used by large manufacturers, and we see them on store shelves, and noble varieties of cocoa beans, which are purchased by chocolatiers for the production of artisan chocolate.
The difference lies in the quality: Forastero cocoa beans belong to the consumer variety, Criollo, Trinitario and Arriba National cocoa beans belong to the noble varieties Fino de Aroma.
If the packaging of chocolate does not indicate which variety of cocoa beans, there is no region of cultivation, then it should be assumed that the chocolate is made from cheap, consumer varieties.
