Chestnut flour 500g - VIVIO

Chestnut flour 500g - VIVIO

Chestnut flour is a flour obtained by grinding chestnuts. In terms of taste and nutritional values, it far surpasses traditional wheat flour. It is an excellent base for preparing sweet and dry dishes. It has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and a delicate aroma. The dough prepared from chestnut flour is characterized by high plasticity. Its texture is similar to the well-known wheat flour.
Chestnut flour provides our body with many valuable vitamins (vitamins A, C, E, B) and minerals such as copper, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. It is characterized by a much higher polyphenol content than traditional flour made from cereals, such as wheat. As a result, this product has a strong antioxidant effect. The protein content of chestnut flour is not very high (about 6%), but it is very valuable. Chestnut flour mainly provides us with carbohydrates.
Chestnuts are generally associated with a luxurious, roasted delicacy, most often found on the streets of Paris in autumn. Their health-promoting properties and rich flavor have been appreciated around the world for centuries. St. Hildegard recommended eating chestnut products, especially for liver diseases. Chestnut flour is not yet widespread in our country, but it is increasingly common on Polish tables in various forms.

INGREDIENTS
chestnuts.
The product may contain: gluten, nuts, sesame seeds and derivatives.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE PRODUCT PER 100 g
Energy value - 1563 kJ / 371 kcal
Lipids - 3.4 g
- of which saturated fatty acids - 0 g
Carbohydrates - 70 g
- of which sugars - 18 g
Fiber - 16 g
Protein - 7g
Salt - 0.03 g

NET WEIGHT: 500 g

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Edible chestnut flour is an ideal replacement for wheat, almond, and rice flour. It can be used alone or in combination with other types of flour. Bread baked with chestnut flour is characterized by greater softness and becomes dark in color. This is typical of this type of flour. This product gives dishes a unique taste. It can be used to prepare pasta, bread, dough, biscuits, dumplings, pancakes, as well as to thicken soups and sauces. You can also make delicious waffles, omelets, and pies from it. Chestnut flour can be dissolved in milk. After boiling such a mixture, polenta is obtained. The flour is also used for drinking. It is an ingredient in many cocktails. According to St. Hildegard, chestnut flour with honey is also an excellent means of supporting liver function. She recommends consuming one teaspoon of this mixture once a day.

RECOMMENDED STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place.