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Flour - Besan
Also known as chickpea flour, chana or gram flour, besan flour is used commonly throughout India and in parts of the Mediterranean also. It is rich in protein, and is produced from dried chick peas (garbanzo beans).
Available from health food stores and selected greengrocers.
It is easy to make your own besan flour- simply grind lightly roasted chickpeas in a blender.
Category: Legume
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Buy from a health food store.
To Store:
Store in an airtight container in the pantry or fridge.
Tips & Tricks:
It is easy to make your own besan flour- simply grind lightly roasted chickpeas in a blender.
Cooking Tips:
Can be used in pankcakes, pizzas, dumplings, soups and stews, or as part of a gluten free flour mix in cakes and biscuits, although cannot be completely substituted for plain flour in a recipe.

Nutrition per 1 Cup:

Energy (kJ):
2331
Low GI < 55:
Fat (g):
7.5
Amines:
Negligible
Glutamates:
n/a
Carbohydrates, g:
91.5
Protein (g):
31.5
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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