Wholefood Earth Organic Chickpea Flour, also known as gram flour or besan, is a versatile, pale yellow flour milled from ground chickpeas. A staple in Indian and Mediterranean cooking, this flour offers a mild, nutty, earthy flavour and a naturally dense, binding texture that is ideal for various culinary applications, especially in plant-based and grain-free recipes.
Key Features & Benefits
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Certified Organic: Sourced from the best origins, ensuring pure, nourishing wholefoods.
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Nutritional Profile: Genuinely high in fibre (17g per 100g) and high in protein (19.2g per 100g).
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Binding Texture: Dense and stickier texture makes it a fantastic binder for baking or dishes needing extra stability.
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Dietary Suitability: Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, 100% GMO free.
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Quality Assurance: Awarded a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating.
Culinary Uses
Use this naturally wheat-free flour for sweet and savoury flatbreads, socca, farinata, crisp pakoras and bhajis, falafel, egg-free frittatas, and vegan scrambles. It is also excellent for thickening soups, stews, and curries, and adding richness to dumplings and cakes.
Specifications
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Brand: Wholefood Earth
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Product: Organic Chickpea Flour (Gram Flour)
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Weight: 500g
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Form: Dried
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Ingredients: 100% Organic Chickpea Flour
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Country of Origin: Turkey
Instructions for Use
Chickpea flour is naturally dense. When used as a binder in baking, use it 1:1 to replace heavy flours like rye or teff. It provides stability for dishes such as veggie burgers and pakoras.
Allergen Information: Packed in an environment that also handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya, and cereals containing gluten.
Embrace this nourishing pantry staple from Wholefood Earth, perfect for those seeking high-quality, organic ingredients for their plant-based and traditional cooking.
