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Carob

333 foods contain this ingredient

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About Carob

In pet food, carob is a dried, ground pod from the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a legume used to add sweetness, color, or a chocolate-like flavor.

Carob is a naturally sweet, low‑fat powder used in pet treats and coatings as a chocolate substitute and flavoring that supplies soluble fiber and small amounts of minerals (e.g., calcium, potassium) while being free of theobromine and caffeine that make cocoa toxic to dogs. It is generally safe and palatable for dogs (and occasionally used in cat treats), but is relatively high in sugars and can add calories, contribute to dental issues or cause gastrointestinal upset in large amounts, so it should be used sparingly and avoided in pets with obesity or uncontrolled diabetes.

Related ingredients

Carob Gum Carob Powder Locust Bean Gum
Derived from
dried, ground pods of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua)
Primary role
natural sweetener and chocolate-flavor substitute

Why it's used

Carob pulp is naturally high in soluble carbohydrates and dietary fiber, which gives treats and coatings body and a mild sweetness without relying on cocoa. Because it does not contain the methylxanthine compounds found in chocolate, it lets manufacturers create chocolate-styled treats that dogs can eat.

Common concerns

  • Sugar content Carob pulp is naturally rich in soluble sugars, so treats made with it can add meaningful calories if fed frequently or in large amounts.
  • Legume family cross-reactivity Carob belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) along with peanuts, soy, and other beans, and while documented cross-reactivity between carob and other legumes is limited, some published case reports describe hypersensitivity to related products like locust bean gum.
  • Digestive tolerance The fiber content that gives carob its functional benefits in moderate amounts can also cause loose stool or gastrointestinal upset if a pet consumes a large quantity at once.

Also relevant

Carob bean gum, a thickening agent derived from carob seeds (distinct from the pod pulp used for flavoring), is separately used as a stabilizer in some canned pet foods.

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Common Questions

What category is Carob?

Carob is categorized as a fruit ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Carob part of an allergen group?

No allergen group is linked to Carob in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Carob?

333 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Carob, including Now Fresh, Pedigree, Purina Beyond.

Foods with Carob

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Now Fresh
Good Gravy Minced Beef & Lamb Grain-Free Wet Dog Food
8.5
Now Fresh
Good Gravy Minced Chicken & Tuna Grain-Free Wet Cat Food
8.7
Now Fresh
Senior Good Gravy Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.7
Now Fresh
Small Breed Adult Good Gravy Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.7
Dry pet food
Now Fresh
Small Breed Adult Good Gravy Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.7
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken and Rice Wet Dog Food
8.8
Pedigree
Wet Dog Food Weight Management Chicken & Rice Dinner
8.0
Purina Beyond
Beyond Cage-Free Turkey & Green Bean Recipe In Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.2
Purina ONE
Beef & Barley Entrée Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
Beef & Brown Rice Entrée Classic Ground Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Classic Ground Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
One Plus Healthy Puppy Classic Ground Lamb & Long Grain Rice Entrée Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
One Plus Tender Cuts in Gravy Bone and Joint Health Chicken and Brown Rice Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
One Plus Tender Cuts in Gravy Heart & Brain Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
ONE Plus Tender Cuts in Gravy Skin and Coat Chicken and Brown Rice Entree Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
ONE Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7+ Classic Ground Turkey & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Plus Healthy Weight Lamb & Brown Rice Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Beef & Bison Wet Dog Food
8.8
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Beef & Wild-Caught Salmon Wet Dog Food
8.8
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Chicken & Duck Wet Dog Food
8.8
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Turkey & Venison Wet Dog Food
8.8
Purina ONE
True Instinct Tender Cuts in Gravy With Real Beef & Bison Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
True Instinct Tender Cuts in Gravy With Real Beef & Wild-Caught Salmon Wet Dog Food
8.7

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