Also known as: Carob Powder / Carob Flour, Kharrub / Kharoub (regional names may vary).
Scientific name: Ceratonia siliqua (Carob / Locust Bean tree), native to the Mediterranean & Middle East and widely cultivated.
What it is: Powder made from dried or roasted carob pod pulp, then finely ground—naturally sweet with a cocoa-like color.
How it’s used worldwide: A popular cocoa substitute in baking and desserts (cakes, cookies, brownies) and in drinks.
Traditional drinks: Carob pods are used to make carob syrup/molasses and the well-known “kharrub/kharoub” drink (especially in the Levant & Egypt, often during Ramadan).
Caffeine-free: Carob contains no caffeine (unlike cocoa).
Awafi Mill quality: Finely milled, clean carob pod powder packed pure (no additives, no preservatives). Store airtight in a cool, dry place.
