ARP EnterpriseChickpeas Flour

Chickpea flour, also known as gram flour or besan, is a gluten-free flour made by grinding dried chickpeas into a fine powder. It's a popular ingredient in various cuisines, particularly Indian and Mediterranean, and is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. 

Description:

• Appearance: Chickpea flour is a pale golden or creamy yellow powder. 
• Texture: It has a fine and soft texture. 
• Flavor: It has a slightly nutty, mild, and somewhat sweet flavor. 
• Nutritional Profile: It's a good source of protein, fiber, and various minerals and vitamins. 

Common Uses:

• Gluten-free Baking: It's a popular ingredient in gluten-free baking for bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. 
• Savory Dishes: It's used in savory dishes like falafel, socca (Italian flatbread), and various Indian snacks and curries. 
• Thickening Agent: It can be used to thicken sauces, soups, and gravies. 
• Binding Agent: It's a useful binding agent in recipes like falafel and other patties. 

Types:

• Besan (or Gram Flour): Made from brown desi chickpeas, it's finer and denser than chickpea flour made from regular garbanzo beans. 
• Chickpea Flour (from garbanzo beans): Made from the more common, larger, and smoother garbanzo beans. 

Enquire Now