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Chickpea Flour

Chickpea Flour is a finely milled flour made from ground chickpeas (also called besan or gram flour) widely used in South Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines for batters, flatbreads and thickening. It is prized for its nutty flavor and ability to bind and crisp in savory and sweet preparations. As an ingredient, Chickpea Flour is a notable plant protein source, providing about 22.4g of protein per 100 g, and it also supplies meaningful dietary fiber and B vitamins typical of pulses. Nutritionally it offers a good balance of plant protein and fiber along with micronutrients such as folate, manganese and copper, and is low in saturated fat—making it a nutrient-dense alternative to refined wheat flours in many recipes.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S-

Optimal

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

387 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

22 g

45% RDI

Fat

6.7 g

0.7g sat fat

Carbs

58 g

21% RDI

Sugar

11 g

22% RDI

Fiber

11 g

36% RDI

Salt

0.2 g

3% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S- · 9.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chickpea Flour healthy?

Yes, Chickpea Flour is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (10.8g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chickpea Flour?

Chickpea Flour is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Chickpea Flour gluten free?

Yes, Chickpea Flour is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chickpea Flour?

100g of Chickpea Flour contains 387 kcal, 22.4g protein, 57.8g carbohydrates, 6.7g fat, and 10.8g fiber.

Q.04Is Chickpea Flour vegan?

Yes, Chickpea Flour is vegan.

Q.06Is Chickpea Flour lactose free?

Yes, Chickpea Flour is lactose free.

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