ALMOND FLOUR (Ground Almonds) This is a type of flour made without peeling the inner shell of the almond. Homemade almond flour is ground with the almond shells, so homemade ground almonds are more moist and oily. Their texture is thicker than almond flour. Ground almonds have been used since the 13th century. Almond flour can be used as a substitute for white flour. It has very high nutritional value. One spoonful of almond flour meets 1 2 of your daily vitamin B and E needs. It is also very rich in calcium and iron. It is a great alternative for people with gluten sensitivities. It is used in baking cakes, bread, cookies, etc. due to its fat and protein content. It is low in carbohydrates. It helps those on a diet because it keeps you full for a long time. Dishes made with almond flour are much more delicious than dishes using regular flour. It is considerably low in calories. For this reason, almond flour can be used instead of regular flour in cakes, cookies or soups. It is ahead in terms of flavor and low in calories compared to regular flour. Let's take a look at what kind of plant is almond, the raw material of this flour ALMOND (PRUNUS DULCIS) Almonds are the fruits of small trees from the rosaceae family. It is consumed fresh, green and dried. Where is its homeland? Its homeland is Asia. It was first cultivated in Syria, Turkey, Iran and Palestine. Later, it spread throughout the world. It is known to have been eaten by travelers on the Silk Road. Travelers were instrumental in the spread of almonds around the world via this route. It grows in the most fertile Mediterranean climate. What are the varieties? Almonds are in the group of nuts. According to the shell characteristics They are categorized into four groups: hand almonds, tooth almonds, stone almonds, and hard almonds. There are two main types: sweet almonds and bitter almonds. Which foods are they used in? Almonds, which pair well with dishes and desserts, can be easily used in a variety of foods such as pilaf (rice), cakes and halva, desserts, candies, breads, and pastries. They are also consumed in almond milk, almond paste, almond oil, and as a snack. Almond paste was an indispensable dessert in Ottoman palace cuisine. Its origins are said to date back to Egypt. It entered the palace kitchen when an Egyptian chef offered it to the sultan. What are its nutritional properties? Almonds are rich in nutrients. They are rich in vitamin E, iron, and phosphorus. They contain vitamins that increase body resistance. They help the nervous, digestive, and immune systems function better. What are their benefits? Almonds have many benefits for human health. They protect the human body against stress. They are beneficial for bone health. They have excellent nourishing and protective properties for the skin. They increase energy and promote vigor. They aid in weight loss. What is its shelf life? It has a shelf life of 1 year. How is it packaged? Up to 1000 g is packaged using Kraft Doypack zip-lock bags. 5, 10, 25,000 g is packaged using laminated polyethylene bags. Packages between 5 and 25 kg are prepared. How is it shipped? Shipments are made through contracted cargo companies. Tonnage purchases are handled through warehouses, logistics companies, and contracted carriers. What are its nutritional properties? Energy and Nutrition Facts Per 100 g: Energy 648 kcal Fat 53 g - Saturated Fat 2.3 g Carbohydrate 12.85 g - Sugars g Protein 24.5 g Salt g
Fiber 11 g GLUTEN-FREE ALMOND FLOUR BREAD RECIPE Ingredients Two cups Ingro almond flour One cup flaxseed flour Four eggs Two tablespoons almond milk Two tablespoons olive oil Two teaspoons baking powder Half a teaspoon salt Recipe: Mix the almond flour, flaxseed flour, egg, almond milk, olive oil, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until a soft dough forms. Grease a baking tray and transfer the prepared dough to it. Bake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees Celsius for approximately 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve after cooling. Enjoy!