Carob powder as a substitute for chocolate cocoa and sugar. PARPIS Carob Powder can provide an excellent substitute for chocolate, cocoa and sugar in any recipe. Use it for biscuits, cakes, chocolate, truffles and any other recipes requiring chocolate, cocoa or sugar. The taste of carob powder resembles more than anything else the taste of chocolate and cocoa so you may also enjoy this healthy natural product as a delicious hot beverage or as a cold refreshing milkshake.