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Expert Q&A
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| By Melanie Wilson Vegetarian Cooking and Lifestyle Expert | ||
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Do carob chips melt and can they be used instead of chocolate in candy recipes? My autistic cousin is on a gluten-free diet and I would like to make him some treats.
Yes, carob chips do melt, and they are a great substitute for many who don't eat chocolate, but not those on a gluten-free diet! Carob chips contain barley, which is high in gluten. The good news is that you don't necessarily have to avoid chocolate for someone on a gluten-free diet. Gluten, found in wheat products, can trigger allergies in certain people. Pure chocolate doesn't contain gluten. Read the label to be sure. Chocolate does, however, often contain dairy products, which can also be risky for autistic kids. There are dairy-free chocolate chips available, usually at the health food store. You can read more great info on autism and this disease at www.glutenfree.com.
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