Cocoa Cacao Or Carob Powder

Cocoa, cacao, and carob powders are dry flavoring powders used in baking and beverages; cocoa and cacao come from cacao beans, while carob comes from the pod of the carob tree and is naturally caffeine-free. Grouping them as condiments is not ideal, but among the available categories they fit best under Other.

Beneficial properties

rich in polyphenols source of minerals naturally flavorful with little fat if unsweetened carob is caffeine-free can add fiber

Nutritional highlights

Unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder provides flavanols, fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese, while carob powder provides fiber, calcium, and polyphenols.