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The Carob Kitchen

  • 23 Apr 2013 12:02 AM
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    Message # 1275396
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    The Carob Kitchen was featured on the 14 May episode of "Landline". Since becoming a Sweet Poison convert and travelling 16 kgs lighter (lifelong gratitude to you, David) , I've been using Belgian Cocoa to bake my Lizzie the Legend recipes. The carob products sold by the Carob Kitchen are 100% carob. Is it OK to use this, instead of the cocoa? I'd much prefer to be buying an Australian product and supporting our farmers.

    Regards
    Trish
  • 23 Apr 2013 9:46 PM
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    Reply # 1277025 on 1275396
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    yes actually all their products are fine, they have a website you can check out their products.  I noticed they have a milk chocolate bar range, in the ingredients it didn't mention any sugar so it seems fine to have as well.  Just to note if cooking with carob, it may have a different or stronger taste so just adjust quantities if needed.
  • 24 Apr 2013 2:32 AM
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    Reply # 1277165 on 1275396
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    Here is the nutritional information on Carob powder from Calorie King, http://www.calorieking.com.au/foods/search.php?keywords=carob+powder&partner=&showresults=yes
    I'm afraid it's a no no, Carob is quite sweet.......these nutrition facts are for a cup of carob powder............103grams. 50.6 grams of sugar is rather a lot.
    I use organic Cacao myself.



    Nutrition Facts


    (What's CD) CD: 2 stars2 stars
    Calories 229      ( Kilojoules 957 )
        % Daily
    Value*
    Total Fat 0.6 g 1%
       Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0%
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
    Sodium 36 mg 2%
    Carbohydrate 91.6 g 31%
       Sugars 50.6 g  
    Dietary Fibre 41.0 g 164%
    Protein 4.7 g  
    Potassium 851.8 mg  

    Note: A dash indicates no data is available.
    Last modified: 24 Apr 2013 2:33 AM | Deleted user
  • 25 Apr 2013 8:55 PM
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    Reply # 1278793 on 1275396
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    that is correct with further searching, carob is sweet, even though it doesn't contain any added sugar the sweetness in the carob is no go http://sweetpoison.wikidot.com/carob
  • 03 May 2013 12:45 AM
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    Reply # 1284447 on 1275396
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    Many thanks, Freda and Janelle. Which organic cocoa do you use?
  • 04 May 2013 1:53 AM
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    Reply # 1285206 on 1284447
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    Patricia Ashe wrote:Many thanks, Freda and Janelle. Which organic cocoa do you use?

    Hello Patricia
    I use the one made by Power Superfoods, I get it from my local (ish) health food shop.
    I live in South Sydney.....Sutherland Shire and the shop is near Captain Cook bridge on the St. George side on the left going towards Sutherland.
    cheers
    Freda
  • 05 May 2013 6:40 AM
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    Reply # 1285836 on 1275396
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    Patricia, "Lovingearth" is another brand which is stocked by many health food stores. This brand carries many great organic suger free products. The organic raw cacao powder is fantastic. Check out the website www.lovingearth.net
    Alex
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