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Chocolate v carob

By the Sanitarium Nutrition Service
Friday, August 26, 2011
Chocolate v carob

Question: I've heard that carob is a healthier choice than chocolate. Is that true and are there better types of carob to choose?

Answer: Carob is often used as a chocolate substitute and many people feel less guilty if they snack on carob rather than chocolate, believing carob to be a healthier alternative.

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While pure carob does contain more dietary fibre and less caffeine than cocoa, carob as we generally buy it — in bars and other carob confectionery — usually comes laden with added sugar and fat, similar to chocolate.

So, unless you are eating pure carob, there are not a lot of health advantages to choosing carob over chocolate.

This information is provided by the Sanitarium Nutrition Service.

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