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Quinoa flour
Quinoa is a false cereal, which means it is gluten free. Besides being a good source of protein, fiber, iron and unsaturated fat, quinoa has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to these qualities, quinoa helps suppress the growth of tumors and improve the health of the digestive system.
A glass of quinoa flour is:
400 kcal
16 g protein
4 g fat
76 g carbohydrates
12 g fiber
66% DV for iron
8% daily value of potassium
Quinoa flour gives baked goods an unusual texture: slightly moist and tender. It is usually substituted for half the amount of wheat flour recommended in the recipe. Sometimes this flour can seem bitter. In such cases, it is recommended to bake it for 5-10 minutes in a frying pan. Quinoa flour is suitable for pancakes, muffins, pizzas, pies and sauces.
Price issue: from 1000 rubles per 1 kg.
Buckwheat flour
Well, finally we got to our, primordially Russian products. Buckwheat flour, by the way, also does not contain gluten, since it is not a cereal. She has a very interesting specific taste, which is probably well known to lovers of soba noodles. Buckwheat flour is a good source of fiber, protein and various trace elements: manganese, magnesium, copper, iron and phosphorus.
Numerous studies have shown that buckwheat flour has a beneficial effect on heart health, as it has the ability to regulate blood sugar levels. In addition, it has been credited with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic properties.
A glass of buckwheat flour is:
400 kcal
8 g protein
4 g fat
88 g carbohydrates
12 g fiber
34% DV for iron
68% daily value of manganese
66% Daily Value of Magnesium
146% copper DV
34% Daily Value of Phosphorus
To get an interesting taste and consistency of baked goods, it is recommended to use buckwheat flour in half with whole grain flour. Buckwheat flour makes brilliant pancakes and pancakes, yeast-free bread.
Price issue: from 140 rubles per 1 kg.
Whole Grain Flour
Perhaps the simplest and most affordable product. Of course, there is gluten in this flour. Nevertheless, it is much healthier than regular white flour. Indeed, in the latter, during processing, the most useful parts of the grain do not remain – bran and germ. And whole grains have it all – along with protein, fiber and many vitamins and minerals.
A glass of whole grain flour is:
380 kcal
16 g protein
84 g carbohydrates
16 g fiber
22% DV for iron
10% daily value of potassium
Whole wheat flour gives a less airy consistency to baked goods, so it is usually mixed in half with regular flour. And you can bake anything from it – from biscuit to bread.
Price issue: from 70 rubles per 1 kg.