Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Can anyone tell me why some people would choose carob over raw cacao/cocoa? Is carob more likely to be raw than cocoa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 The only reason I know of is because cocoa has caffeine in it. I'd be interested to hear more reasons too. I tend to use carob more, but I like the taste of cocoa better. And what's the difference between cacao and cocoa? I know it comes from the same plant, but when is it changed from cacao to cocoa? Or is it the exact same thing??? Cindy Can anyone tell me why some people would choose carob over raw cacao/cocoa? Is carob more likely to be raw than cocoa? -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release 4/20/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Cocoa has to be processed to be cocoa. If you use the " raw " cacao, you have to mix it with something else to make it palatable which tells me that it isn't a food. It also contains theobromine which, along with the caffeine, causes a stimulating effect which can last for hours. As with any unnatural " high " there is also a " low " . I like to put the best quality food in my old bod so I have quit eating it. I wish I had all the money I spent on Chocolove alone! Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " pruegert " <pruegert wrote: > > The only reason I know of is because cocoa has caffeine in it. I'd be > interested to hear more reasons too. I tend to use carob more, but I like > the taste of cocoa better. > > And what's the difference between cacao and cocoa? I know it comes from the > same plant, but when is it changed from cacao to cocoa? Or is it the exact > same thing??? > > Cindy > > > > Can anyone tell me why some people would choose carob over raw > cacao/cocoa? Is carob more likely to be raw than cocoa? > > -- > > > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release Date: 4/20/2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I made brownies the other week with carob simply because the recipe called for it. I enjoyed it and didn't find the taste any different than cocoa, as far as I could tell. I was just wondering whether I should go out of my way to use carob instead of cocoa. From what I can tell, cacao/cocoa is the same thing. rawfood , jerushy1944 <no_reply wrote: > > Cocoa has to be processed to be cocoa. If you use the " raw " cacao, > you have to mix it with something else to make it palatable which > tells me that it isn't a food. It also contains theobromine which, > along with the caffeine, causes a stimulating effect which can last > for hours. As with any unnatural " high " there is also a " low " . I like > to put the best quality food in my old bod so I have quit eating it. > I wish I had all the money I spent on Chocolove alone! > > Tommie > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > > rawfood , " pruegert " <pruegert@> wrote: > > > > The only reason I know of is because cocoa has caffeine in it. I'd > be > > interested to hear more reasons too. I tend to use carob more, but > I like > > the taste of cocoa better. > > > > And what's the difference between cacao and cocoa? I know it comes > from the > > same plant, but when is it changed from cacao to cocoa? Or is it > the exact > > same thing??? > > > > Cindy > > > > > > > > Can anyone tell me why some people would choose carob over raw > > cacao/cocoa? Is carob more likely to be raw than cocoa? > > > > -- > > > > > > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release Date: > 4/20/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Carob can be raw or it can be toasted. You have to be careful what you are getting if you want raw. It is nutritious, too. " Carob is an incredibly rich food source, and it perhaps the ideal " survival food " since it lasts a long time, requires no special storage conditions, and can be eaten with no preparations. It is rich in calcium, containing 352 mg. per 100 grams, or 1,597 mg. per pound. By comparison, milk -- often regarded as an excellent calcium source - - contains only 120 to 130 mg. of calcium per 100 grams, or 530 to 550 mg. of calcium per pound. Furthermore, carob contains no oxalic acid, as does chocolate, which tends to interfere with the body's ability to assimilate calcium. " Carob pods are about four percent protein and 76% carbohydrates. Although carob is very sweet, it contains 60% less calories than chocolate. Additionally, carob contains substantial phosphorus (81 mg. per 100 grams, or 367 mg. per pound), and an abundance of potassium (800 mg. per 100 grams). Carob contains small amounts of sodium and iron, and it is rich in vitamin A, the B vitamins, and many other minerals. " http://www.infowest.com/business/g/gentle/carob.html Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Tanlathiel " <jencorris wrote: > > Can anyone tell me why some people would choose carob over raw > cacao/cocoa? Is carob more likely to be raw than cocoa? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Tanlathiel, Raw carob is raw, roasted carob is not, raw cacao is raw, and cocoa is not. Why use raw carob vs. raw cacao? Cacao is stimulating (has caffeine and theobromine), while carob is not. Perhaps there are other reasons, but this is mine! Blessings, Jennifer _____ rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Tanlathiel Wednesday, April 26, 2006 8:01 AM rawfood [Raw Food] Carob vs Cacao/Cocoa Can anyone tell me why some people would choose carob over raw cacao/cocoa? Is carob more likely to be raw than cocoa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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