Besan Flour also known as Gram Flour, Chickpea Flour or Garbanzo Flour is a cereal flour made from ground chickpeas. Used in many countries, it is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisines. When mixed with an equal proportion of water, it can be used as an egg-replacement in vegan cooking and dishes, containing a high proportion of carbohydrates and protein.
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Besan Flour |
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Colour |
Creamy, yellow colouring typical of Besan Flour |
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Odour |
Light scent typical of Besan Flour |
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Texture |
Fine, free flowing dry flour, with slight lumps easily broken |
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Purity |
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Moisture |
Less than 14% |
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Foreign |
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Damaged |
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Split/Broken |
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Country of Origin |
Australia |
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Packaging |
5kg |
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Code |
BES002 |
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Storage |
Store in a clean, cool, dry place |
Typical Analysis: per 100g
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Energy |
1352kJ |
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Protein |
22.0g |
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Fat Total |
2.6g |
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- Saturated |
0.5g |
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Carbohydrate |
42.4g |
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- Sugars |
2.1g |
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Sodium |
34.1mg |