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Gluten free flours
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Almond Flour


​Has a sweet, unassuming taste and the ability to lend moistness and structure to basic products. It has a impressive collection of health benefits too.

Buckwheat Flour


​Buckwheat is high in fibre and protein, with a great balance of all the essential amino acids. 
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Amaranth Flour


​Amaranth has all the essential amino acids, including lysine (which is often lacking in other grains). Amaranth is high in fibre and protein. It’s also a good for a range of the B vitamins.

It has properties which have been shown to support prevention and management of metabolic disease.
Chia Flour

Chia flour is easy on the body, with anti-inflammatory properties and low allergenicity.
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Chickpea Flour

​Chickpea products have been found in clinical research to actually be supportive of a healthy metabolism, including in diabetics. Chickpea flour is also a good source for the antioxidant minerals manganese, copper, and zinc
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Coconut Flour
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Coconut flour offers more protein than carbohydrates making it an attractive option for people who have conditions sensitive to simple sugars such as diabetes. Also the fibre offered is largely insoluble—meaning it is good for the gut.
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Flaxseed Flour

Flaxseed flour is gluten-free and low in allergenicity. Flaxseeds are a rich source of fibre.
Rice Flour

Rice flour is a good place to look for protein. It is also a source of essential minerals, such as copper, magnesium, and selenium. 
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Quinoa Flour

​Quinoa flour is valued for its anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, and for the high proportions of protein. Quinoa flour is a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, 
Bean & Lentil Flour

​Beans are a great place to look for dietary fibre and protein, while being low in sodium and fat.

They can also help to control your appetite, allowing you to feel fuller for longer. Bean and lentil flours also improve fat storage in tissues, gut health, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity.
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Cornmeal and Cornstarch
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 “Corn flour” is actually called cornmeal, which is basically dried and ground corn. Cornstarch, on the other hand, comes from the endosperm of the corn.
Cornmeal is high in protein - digests slowly, which allows a fuller feeling for a longer part of your day with more energy. 


Soy Flour

Soy is very high in protein and also high in isoflavones, which are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and menopausal symptoms. 

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. Tapioca Flour

Tapioca is a good alternative to wheat flour for gluten sensitivity when mixed with other flours. 
It does add crispness to crusts and chewiness to baked goods when added to a recipe with a different flour as the base. 


.Sorghum Flour
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The sweet and nutty flavor that made sorghum so effective as a sweetener makes it just as delicious as a gluten-free flour. It’s high in protein and offers all the essential amino acids and a very high mineral content. Sorghum flour is also low in allergenicity. 



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Teff Flour

Teff flour has a much greater percentage of bran and germ than other flours, it’s an excellent source of dietary fibre. When eaten consistently, this makes it easier to improve colon health. 


Potato Starch and Potato Flour

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Potato starch is a “resistant” starch. That means that despite its high glycemic index, it can support improve insulin sensitivity, gut health, cholesterol panel, mineral absorption, and your overall metabolism. 
Potato flour is made from whole potatoes, including the peel, after they’ve been dried and ground. Potato flour is a good source of copper manganese, magnesium, and potassium, as well as vitamin C.


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Sunflower Seed Flour​

Sunflower seed flour is an excellent source of protein, with a good balance of all essential amino acids. Sunflower seed flour is high in iron and essential minerals. 
 
Millet Flour

Millet flour has plenty of fibre making it an excellent alternative to wheat flour. It has been shown to produce lower blood sugar levels. Millet flour is a good source of slow-burning energy.
Millet flour act as a prebiotic. That means it feeds microflora in the stomach, and is very easy on the digestive system.

 


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