Flours and its characteristics

There is a wide variety of gluten-free flours available, each with its unique characteristics and flavors. Some common types of gluten-free flours include:

Rice Flour

Made from ground rice, it's mild in flavor and versatile. It comes in both white and brown varieties.

Almond Flour

Ground blanched almonds create a moist and slightly sweet flour perfect for baking. High in protein and healthy fats.

Coconut Flour

Made from dried coconut meat, it's highly absorbent and imparts a mild coconut flavor.

Tapioca Flour/Starch

Extracted from the cassava root, it's often used as a thickener and adds a chewy texture to recipes.

Potato Flour

Made from whole potatoes, it's a dense flour that adds moisture to recipes.

Sorghum Flour

Ground from sorghum grain, it has a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

Corn Flour

Made from corn, it's widely used in cornbread and tortillas.

Buckwheat Flour

Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is gluten-free. It has a rich, nutty flavor.

Chickpea Flour (Gram Flour)

Made from ground chickpeas, it has a strong flavor and is often used in savory dishes and for making chickpea-based flatbreads like socca.

Quinoa Flour

Ground from quinoa seeds, it's high in protein and imparts a nutty flavor.

Millet Flour

Ground from millet grains, it has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in gluten-free baking.

Oat Flour (Certified Gluten-Free)

While oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed in facilities that handle gluten-containing grains. Certified gluten-free oat flour is safe for those with celiac disease.

Cassava Flour

Made from yuca root, it's a versatile flour with a neutral flavor.

Teff Flour

Ground from teff grains, it's a staple in Ethiopian cuisine and has a unique, earthy flavor.

Hazelnut Flour

Ground from hazelnuts, it's often used in desserts for its rich, nutty taste.

Green Banana Flour

Made from unripe, green bananas, it's gaining popularity as a resistant starch with potential health benefits.

Acorn Flour

Ground from acorns, it's less common but used in some traditional recipes.

Sweet Potato Flour

Made from dehydrated sweet potatoes, it adds natural sweetness to recipes.

These flours can be used alone or in various combinations to create gluten-free versions of your favorite recipes. Keep in mind that different flours have unique properties, so experimentation may be needed to achieve the desired texture and flavor in your gluten-free baked goods.