Gluten Free Chickpea powder , Chickpea flour
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What is chickpea powder?
Chickpea powder is made from dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and is also commonly known as garbanzo flour, gram flour, and besan.
Chickpea flour is a gluten-free flour that is a traditional ingredient in Indian cuisine, but one that is gaining popularity in the West as an alternative to wheat flour.
Benefits of chickpea flour
1. Rich in vitamins and minerals
Chickpea flour is loaded with important nutrients.
2. Lower calories than regular flour
Chickpea flour is a great alternative to wheat flour if you’re trying to reduce your calorie intake.
3. May be more filling than wheat flour
Researchers have theorized for decades that legumes, including chickpeas and lentils, decrease hunger.
4. Affects blood sugar less than wheat flour
Chickpea flour has about half the carbs of white flour and thus may affect blood sugar differently.
5. Packed with fiber
Chickpea flour is packed with fiber, as chickpeas themselves are naturally high in this nutrient.
6. Higher in protein than other flours
Chickpea flour is higher in protein than other flours, including white and whole-wheat flour.
7. Great substitute for wheat flour
Chickpea flour is an excellent substitute for wheat flour.
It has a better nutrient profile than refined flour, as it provides more vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein but fewer calories and carbs.
Chickpea flour is full of healthy nutrients. It’s a great alternative to refined wheat flour, as it’s lower in carbs and calories yet richer in protein and fiber.
How to use chickpea powder?
Chickpea powder is popular in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking and baking.
Use it in dishes like falafel, hummus, socca, farinata, papadums and pakoras.
It is also a wonderful ingredient for gluten free baking.
Try it in crackers, pizza crusts, and breads.
It can also be used to thicken soups, sauces or gravies.
We supply this ingredient to many food companies ( snacks manufacturers)
Size: 80-100 mesh, 200 mesh.
Packing: 10 kg in foil bag, 2 bags inside paper case
| Name | Chickpea powder |
|---|---|
| Color | Pale yellow |
| Mesh Size | 100-200 mesh |
| Moisture | 12% max |
| Total Plate Account | 500,000 cfu/ g |
| Mold & Yeast | 10,000 cfu/ g |
Description
Chickpea flour is a finely meshed, light yellow powder made from grounded chickpeas.
Also known as garbanzo flour, gram flour and besan, chickpea flour is widely used as an ingredient in Middle-Eastern, Asian and European cuisine.
It has a long shelf life due to the low-moisture and low-fat content.
It has a delicious nutty flavour, sweet aroma and light yellow colour.
Chickpea flour is full of healthy nutrients and can be a great alternative to refined wheat flours.
It’s gluten-free and lower in carbs but rich in protein and fiber.
Steam sterilization or irradiation can be added for microbiological reduction.
This ingredient category is available as all natural, as well as Non-GMO & Gluten Free.
Specifications
Specifications
1. Physical
Color: Pale yellow
Flavor: Type of chickpea
II. Chemical
Moisture 12% maximum
III. Microbiological
Aerobic Plate Count 500,000/g maximum
Mould and Yeast: 5000/g maximum
Coliform 5000/g maximum
IV. Packaging, Storage and Shipping
Inner double PE bags and outside carton
Shelf Life: 24Months
Storage temperature 20 °C, relative humidity 60%
