Carob chocolate is a chocolate-like product made by using roasted carob powder as an alternative to cacao powder in the chocolate-making process. Carob is the bean pod of the Ceratonia siliqua tree that grows in the eastern Mediterranean region. Unlike chocolate, which is made from fermented and roasted cacao beans, carob chocolate is made from the edible pulp of the carob pod, which is naturally sweet. Carob chocolate has a similar appearance and flavor to sweet chocolate when dried, roasted, and ground into a powder. However, carob chocolate is more like compound coating, which is a cost-saving alternative to real chocolate. Carob chocolate is less bitter than chocolate and has a roasted, naturally sweet flavor. It is also caffeine-free and high in fiber. Carob can be substituted for cocoa powder or chocolate in a one-to-one ratio in recipes, and it is perfect for candies, beverages, and cookies. However, carob doesnt taste exactly like chocolate, but it has a nutty flavor.