Naturevibe Botanicals Coconut Flour, 4lbs | Perfect for Baking (64 ounces)
Brand: Naturevibe Botanicals
►Coconut flour can be used in a variety of recipes, both sweet and savory. You can substitute it for other flours when making bread, pancakes, cookies, muffins, or other baked goods. Just be mindful that coconut flour tends to absorb more liquids than other flours. For this reason, it cannot be used as a one-to-one replacement.
►Coconuts are first cracked open and drained of liquid. The coconut meat is then scraped out, rinsed, grated, and strained to separate the solids from the milk. This product is baked at a low temperature until dry before being ground into flour.The resulting white powder looks and feels similar to flours made from grains like wheat and is very mild in taste.
►It is high in fiber, protein and healthy fats and free from wheat and other grains.
►Coconut flour offers a variety of nutrients, including healthy fats. A 1/4-cup (30-gram) serving contains: Calories: 120, Carbs: 18 grams, Sugar: 6 grams, Fiber: 10 grams, Protein: 6 grams, Fat: 4 grams, Iron: 20% of the daily value (DV).
►This unique flour can also be used as breading or to thicken soups and stews. What’s more, you can use it as a binding agent in burger or veggie loaf recipes, as well as to make grain-free pizza crust or wraps.
►Coconut flour is not actually “flour” in the way we normally think of it. It contains zero grains and consists of 100 percent pure coconut meat.
Coconut flour is made from coconut flesh that has been dried and ground.
It originated in the Philippines, where it was first produced as a by-product of coconut milk.
Coconut flour is made from dried and ground coconut flesh. Mild in taste, its texture is similar to other flours.
Gluten is a group of proteins found in grains, including wheat, barley, and rye.
The high fiber content of coconut flour may also benefit for health.Most of its fiber is insoluble, helps move food smoothly through your gut.