The properties of chickpea flour, double-fired and plain, are the same, but they have a different appearance due to the additional process. For example, chickpea flour, double-fired, has a darker color. Chickpea flour is made from peeled and unsalted chickpeas and is considered a legume in the nutritional classification. This flour is most commonly used in the confectionery industry and some foods such as: dinners, cutlets, meatballs, etc. Its main difference from other flours
In terms of nutrients, the type and size of starch. Since the products in this series are not subjected to a refining process, the amount of fiber, which is a type of water-soluble fiber that is beneficial for maintaining health, does not change and the nutrients in it are preserved.
Getting to know the properties of chickpea flour
Note (The difference between this type of flour and other chickpea flours is that chickpea flour is red and roasted.)
The nutritional value of one-third of a cup of chickpea flour is equivalent to one unit of whole grain bread or one unit of meat (of course, very low-fat). And if it is not roasted and salty, it is recommended for people who have difficulty chewing legumes.
Chickpea flour is a flour that is made from peeled chickpeas and is prepared without salt. Chickpeas are pounded or ground
and sieved through a very fine sieve to make them soft and smooth. Chickpea flour is also used in baking.
One of the flours used in Iranian cooking is chickpea flour. Have you ever wondered what makes this flour
different from other flours and what are its unique properties?
In answer to this question, it should be said that chickpeas are a food that is recommended as a high-protein combination.
In the nutritional classification, chickpea flour is considered a legume and is prepared from fresh chickpeas or chickpeas without skin and salt.
In the starch composition of cereal flour, the amount of amylose and amylopectin is at the same level, while in flour prepared from legumes,
the amount of amylose is higher than amylopectin and the starch in it becomes jelly-like when dissolved in water.
It is interesting to know that during the refining process, the amount of vitamin B in cereal flour decreases and as a result its nutritional properties decrease.
However, in chickpea flour, because the refining process is not performed on it,
the amount of fiber, which is a type of water-soluble fiber that is beneficial for maintaining health, does not change and the nutrients in it are preserved.
Properties of chickpea flour in traditional medicine
The properties of chickpea flour in traditional medicine have been revealed many times, but for various reasons, less attention has been paid to it
This product is important for many substances, some of which we will discuss and the level of effectiveness. Note that chickpea flour
is made from chickpeas, and chickpeas themselves are also legumes. And it contains most of the beneficial substances in legumes. Chickpea flour is suitable for hair. The effect of chickpea flour on facial acne is also not without merit. Making a mask with chickpea flour makes the skin brighter and softer.
