Chickpea Flour 1000g - VIVIO

Chickpea flour has been a staple of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines for centuries. Nevertheless, it is gaining more and more popularity every year among people who value healthy eating. This product is mainly made from the dried beans of the healthy (legume) chickpeas. Chickpea flour is quite different from regular wheat flour and even corn flour or nut flour. It is much heavier and has a compact structure. Interestingly, raw chickpea flour has a characteristic and, for some, unpleasant odor. Fortunately, the heat treatment process makes it completely odorless, and its taste is extremely delicate. It is important to know that there are two types of chickpea flour on the market. The first is obtained by grinding the dry grains of this legume. The second type is made by grinding previously roasted chickpea seeds. Thanks to this, it is possible to get rid of the unpleasant bitterness and characteristic smell.
Chickpeas, from which the nutritious flour is made, belong to the legume family. First and foremost, its appearance may remind us of pea seeds. Therefore, it is called by many chickpeas. Although chickpeas are a readily available product today, they actually originated in the western Asia region. India is considered the world's largest producer of this plant. Nevertheless, we also find a sparse cultivation of chickpeas in Poland. However, it is worth remembering that it is thermophilic. It therefore requires special growth conditions. Currently we can recognize several types of chickpeas. The variety most commonly used in Europe is the "Kabula" variety, which is characterized by its creamy color and large seeds.
Like other legumes, chickpeas are an excellent source of valuable nutrients. In it we find large amounts of protein, unsaturated fatty acids and carbohydrates. In addition, it is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Interestingly, chickpeas are also a treasure trove of valuable vitamins and minerals. It is able to provide our body with large amounts of vitamin A, B vitamins (including folic acid) , vitamin C, E and K. In addition, in small chickpea seeds and flour made from them we can find large amounts of zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, potassium, sodium, calcium and iron.

INGREDIENTS
chickpea flour

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE PRODUCT IN 100 g
Energy value - 1739 kJ / 412 kcal
fat - 6.04 g
- including saturated fatty acids - 0.6 g
Carbohydrates - 62.95 g
- including sugar - 10.7 g
Fiber - 12.2 g
Protein - 20.47g
Salt - 0.06 g

NET WEIGHT: 1000 g

APPLICATION
Chickpea flour has a wide range of uses. Although gluten-free, it adds flexibility to our baked goods. In most cases, it's a good idea to combine it with other flours (preferably whole grain) at a 1:1 ratio. This gives us a lighter consistency. And how can we use chickpea flour in our daily cooking?
- First: when preparing healthy omelettes or pancakes;
- Second: when baking delicious muffins and granola biscuits;
- Third: thickening soups full of vegetables and preparing delicious vegan chops.
Interestingly, chickpea flour can also be used in household cosmetics. In a few moments, combined with honey, a luminous mask is created that gives elasticity to our skin.

RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store in a dry and cool place.