Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the carob tree (from Arabic خَرُّوبٌ kharrūb and Hebrew חרוב haruv), St. John's-bread, or locust bean or simply locust-tree, is a species of flowering evergreen shrub or tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widely cultivated for its edible pods, and used as an ornamental tree or grown in large carob orchards. The ripe, sweet dried pod is often ground into carob powder, which is used to replace cocoa-cacao powder.

  • Organic carobs contain vitamins, minerals and are healthy alternative to most snack foods. Carobs are beneficial as they: Contain tannins that are rich in gallic acid, Contains D-Pinitol, Rich in insoluble fibre, Good source of vitamin E, Contain Thiamin (vitamin B), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Niacin (vitamin A), alpha-tocopherol, and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), Full of antioxidants and phytonutrients, High in potassium and magnesium, Gluten- free, Caffeine-free, Theobromine- free, Certified organic with no chemicals or preservatives, Have 2-3 times the amount of calcium compared to cocoa, cacao, Free of a migraine-triggering compounds Tyramine: An amino acid that affects blood vessel constriction and dilation, potentially leading to migraines and Phenylethylamine (PEA): A stimulant neurotransmitter that may influence brain chemicals and blood vessel dynamics, possibly contributing to migraine onset. Carob has a low glycemic index, providing healthy option for conventional, diabetic, and paleo dietary lifestyles.

  • Australian organic carob is the sweetest in the world. Ninety-nine percent of the carob around the world is grown for seed quality and not the pods (outer husk). Australian carob pods organically grown on specific sweet tree varieties are selectively chosen for their thick, rich, luscious pods — not for the seeds. These luscious carob pods are then meticulously milled into carob powder.

  • Yes. We have a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee policy. Which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a refund. micarob is in the business of creating lifelong satisfied customers. If any of our products come off unpleasant to your palate and it isn't the experience you were hoping for, contact us and receive your MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! 

  • micarob only uses certified organic coconut sugar in our products. We do have some unsweetened carob products that do not contain added organic coconut sugar.

  • No. Carob does not contain oxalates (oxalic acid) like cacao and cocoa do, so if you are at risk for developing kidney stones or have vulvodynia you will want to stay away from cacao and cocoa and choose carob instead.

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