Enhancement of physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of carob-based dark chocolate as a cocoa powder substitute

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), a caffeine-free and fiber-rich legume, has potential as a functional substitute for cocoa powder in dark chocolate (DC) products. This study aimed to investigate the effects of substituting cocoa powder with carob powder (0–100%) on the physicochemical, antioxidant, and...

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Main Authors: Rossi Indiarto, Rizha Gustian Firdaus, Herlina Marta, Edy Subroto, Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad, Adi Md Sikin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:International Journal of Food Properties
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10942912.2025.2506674
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