chickpea flour
Chickpea flour is a nutritious alternative to wheat flour, it is rich in:
Protein: provides essential amino acids for growth and repair
Fibre: promotes digestive health and feelings of fullness
Iron: necessary for oxygen transport and immune function
Manganese: important for bone health and metabolism
Folate: crucial for cell growth and development
It is also gluten-free, making it a suitable option for those with gluten sensitivities
Chickpea Flour is considered a ‘good’ source of protein, adds resistant starch, vitamins and other nutrients. Supplant's Chickpea flour is also low in fat.
With versatile functionality similar to wheat and beyond, Supplant's Chickpea Flour is non-allergenic and also helps get other allergens out by maintaining integrity and mouthfeel in gluten-free, dairy-free and eggless formulations.
It is highly useful in gluten-free products, where its nutritive and functional properties contribute to winning gluten-free pastas, leavened bread, flatbreads, pastries and also in plant-based meat analogs.
The use of chickpea also supports sustainability, as chickpeas create their own fertiliser by fixing nitrogen from the air – which means significantly lower use of chemical fertilisers and healthier soils.
They also require significantly lower use of water and pesticides in production.
Chickpeas have the lowest carbon footprint of any protein starting materials - they are also GMO free
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