5 gluten-free flours worth trying

For those people who have given up gluten for some reason, there is a healthy alternative flour.

Black rice flour

It is made by removing rice husks and crushing the raw materials. Black rice flour is widespread in India and Asian countries.

Black rice flour is dark in color, it is very useful because it consists of bran. They are rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin E. The calorie content of rice flour is 364 kcal.

Hemp flour

Hemp seeds are not narcotic. Flour is obtained from them in the usual way of grinding.

Hemp flour contains a lot of fiber, trace elements, iron and chlorophyll, which are beneficial for blood health. Such flour is useful and safe for both children and pregnant women.

Hemp flour is suitable for making baked goods, biscuits, pancakes. But frying on it is not worth it because of the release of carcinogenic substances. Caloric content - 290 kcal.

Spelled flour

Flour is obtained by a single grinding, without sifting. The resulting product retains its maximum benefits. Spelled is the progenitor of wheat; flour made from it is practically gluten-free.

There is a lot of protein, vitamins and microelements in spelled flour. It reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Bread, crackers, muffins are made from spelled flour, it can become the basis of puff and shortcrust pastry. Caloric content - 346 kcal.

Chickpea flour

Dried chickpeas are used to obtain flour. The dishes cooked on it have a nutty flavor.

Chickpea flour contains many vitamins, minerals and up to 30% protein. It perfectly complements the diet of people who, for whatever reason, do not eat meat.

Pancakes, soups, desserts, cereals, hummus, falafel are made from chickpea flour.

Chickpea flour should not be overused for those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Caloric content - 387 kcal.

Green buckwheat flour

Buckwheat grains, from which flour is prepared, are not thermally processed, due to which all microelements are preserved in them.

Green buckwheat flour contains a lot of magnesium, copper, phosphorus, fiber, flavonoids, which have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Green buckwheat flour can be used in dough for dumplings and dumplings, casseroles, pancakes, tortillas. Caloric content - 86 kcal.

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