$6.69Chestnut flour is perfect for those with celiac disease or anyone who adheres to a gluten free diet. A naturally gluten free flour, this product is low fat, high in vitamin C and contains minimal calories. Made from ground chestnuts, chestnut flour is a healthier alternative to wheat-based flour. But don’t worry, it has practically the same properties as regular flour. This is because chestnuts, unlike most nuts, are mostly carbohydrates (chestnuts contain 1% fat while other nuts have a much higher fat content: 45-55%).
Italians have been drying and grinding chestnuts to make flour for many centuries and in Tuscany, chestnut flour is a staple food. It is commonly known in Italy as farina di castagne and as “the grain that grows on trees”. Traditionally, chestnuts are dried in a small hut with a slat door, then peeled and milled into flour.
Chestnut flour is perfect for making recipes that include almonds, chocolate, honey and hazelnuts because the flour has a sweet and nutty flavor. Use it to make delicious baked goods like breads, pie crusts, cakes, cookies and crepes. Or try making try making a traditional Italian pasta out of this flour.
Looking for a unique gluten free recipe? Check out this recipe for chestnut flour pasta with a sage and butter sauce recipe. |
