Almond Flour

Almond flour is prepared by grinding sweet and blanched almonds, in the process the almond oil is separated and the almond flour is formed. Apart from industrial manufacturing, almond flour can be made in a blender or a food processor at home. Almond flour is rich in nutrients and it consists of a high protein content and low sugar content. It is high in vitamin E and magnesium and low in carbohydrate. Almond flour is easy to use and is moist and good to taste. Thus almond flour is superior quality flour with regards to flavor and nutrition.

Almond flour is used to prepare a wide variety of delicious food items like cakes, pie, almond macaroons, pizza crust, brownies, cookies, etc. and also to make quick bread items like muffins, pancake and nut breads. Almond flour is the major ingredient of marzipan and almond paste. Almond flour is the best for people who are on low carbohydrate diets. Because of its low sugar content, it is also in demand for producing different baking products. Almond flour gives nutty flavor and moistness to baked items. Almond flour lasts for a longer period if it is stored in cool and dry place almond flour can be an excellent substitute for regular flour.