{"product_id":"pure-carob-powder-roasted-organic-azure-18884","title":"Pure Carob Powder, Roasted, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur certified organic, non-GMO roasted carob powder is milled very fine, which makes it perfect for baking, smoothies, shakes, yogurt, hot cereals, food products. This carob powder (smells and taste similar to chocolate cocoa powder). Use in in place of cocoa powder on your cappuccino. Mix roasted carob powder, toffuti cream cheese, earth balance sticks, powdered sugar for great tasting frosting on cakes and muffins. Use 1:1 in place of chocolate or cocoa as directed in any recipe calling for carob. Our Roasted Carob Powder ranks a low 15 on the Glycemic Index so it provides a healthy option for diabetics and health conscious consumers. The only true nut-free and allergy-free roasted carob powder available.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eBack in 2000, a 76-acre parcel of land in Booborowie, South Australia, came up for sale. Michael and Jam Jolley saw it as a chance to pursue their dream of having a sustainable, organic carob orchard. So they bought the land and planted a selected variety of sweet carob trees – 6,000 total – that are now thriving with no pesticides or insecticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eThe carob pods are harvested in March and April and are taken directly to the manufacturing facility on site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e“As we do all the growing, harvesting, kibbling, roasting, milling and packing right here on our property, we can ensure that you get a non-contaminated product that’s nut-free, gluten-free and GMO free,” Michael said. “It’s absolutely the cleanest, most flavorful carob you’ll find anywhere.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eCarob is commonly used as a substitute for chocolate. It’s naturally sweet, so unlike cocoa it doesn’t need any additional sugar. It’s also free of caffeine and methyxanthines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eCarob has been used to treat stomach problems ever since the biblical days of John the Baptist. The tannins in carob help prevent harmful bacteria growth in the intestine, and the natural sugars in carob can help treat diarrhea. It’s a good source of fiber, vitamin E, Thiamin, potassium and it’s full of antioxidants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eThe Australian Carob Co. believes our carob products are the sweetest in the global market without the strong bitter taste normally associated with European\/Mediterranean carob powders and products.We take pride in ensuring each individual tree has the appropriate water requirements and correct pruning year round. Like Azure Standard, our company uses sustainable \"organic principles” with nature in our farming practices. We utilize no pesticides or insecticides on the trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eThe Australian Carob Co. uses state-of-the-art machinery to produce the products, including a sophisticated carob kibbler, a large carob roaster, and a new carob mill. The Australian Carob Co. is dedicated to producing carob products, which are not only healthy and high in nutritional value, but are also full of flavor and taste great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eHigh in fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNo additives, colors or preservatives (100% Pure)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNo added sweeteners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tGluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free and Caffeine Free\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tAustralian Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tCertified Organic Processor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNon-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tKosher Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eGMP Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eHACCP Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Azure Standard","offers":[{"title":"7.05 oz","offer_id":46397256761378,"sku":"AZ-BP383","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 7.05 oz","offer_id":46397256794146,"sku":"AZ-BP382","price":12.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 7.05 oz","offer_id":46397256826914,"sku":"AZ-BP381","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8684\/0866\/files\/79a62f9f-ef08-46a0-86ef-aa8ad0fe7fd7.jpg?v=1790859736","url":"https:\/\/www.montavilla.coop\/products\/pure-carob-powder-roasted-organic-azure-18884","provider":"Montavilla Food Co-op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}