Whole carob fruit

Carob seed benefits
Carob pods when fresh or dried can be consumed as part of a slimming diet. People who add carob to their diet see benefits such as weight loss and less stomach problems.
Carob can replace sugar in the form of molasses or powder.

Carob is used as a substitute for cocoa powder. Carob contains neither gluten nor caffeine, it is perfect for people sensitive or allergic to these ingredients.

Carob powder is ideal to replace cocoa and avoid the stimulating effects of cocoa or also to reduce the amount of sugar in certain recipes.
People sensitive to gluten can use carob powder instead of wheat or rye or barley flour for bread and pastries.
Carob is also a good substitute for hot drinks.