ORGANIC RED LENTIL FLOUR 1 Kg

The BIO Red Lentil flour from Oltresole is a certified organic legume flour. Unlike common wheat flour and other types of flour such as spelled flour, it does not contain gluten. It also has a higher protein content than cereal flours. It has the benefit of enriching common mixtures based on cereal flours with useful nutrients such as vegetable proteins, iron and mineral salts that characterize this legume. Lentil flour carries with it the beneficial properties typical of these legumes. Red Lentil flour can be used for both savory products and sweets, especially in the East. it is particularly suitable for the preparation of vegetable meatballs and falafel gnocchetti tagliatelle. In India it is used a lot to prepare dumplings called mangodi. Or in combination with other boiled ingredients such as chickpeas, beans or potatoes. Finally, it is also an excellent alternative in preparations that require the use of common cereal flours. PAIRING: It is often used similarly to chickpea flour together with wheat flour or rice flour. Lentil flour has a pleasant taste improves softness increases the protein content and lowers the glycemic index of the products to which it is added. Experiment with new recipes with lentil flour by adding a small part of it to your usual preparations and doughs. With lentil flour you can vary the preparation of bread and focaccia but also of pizza dough. Also think of an alternative flour, perhaps to be combined with spelled and wheat flour to make pancakes and savory plumcakes but also to prepare and thicken creams and velvets and in baby food (try using chickpea or lentil flour as you would do to prepare a cream with rice flour). With lentil flour you can also give an extra touch of flavor to the preparation of fresh homemade pasta. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Lentil flour contains carbohydrates but has a lower glycemic index than common cereal flours. Contains B vitamins such as vitamin B1 B2 and B3. In addition to iron, it has mineral salts such as zinc, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. It is rich in fiber useful for the proper functioning of the intestine. The fibers facilitate intestinal transit and regularity. FUN FACT: lentils are among the very first legumes to be consumed and cultivated by man: the first traces date back to the fertile crescent, therefore, when man first approached agriculture. According to tradition, lentils symbolize prosperity and money as they have a shape that resembles that of coins. For this reason, in Italy, during the New Year's Eve dinner, lentils are eaten (often as an accompaniment to zampone or cotechino) as a symbol of prosperity for the new year. In Jewish culture, lentils together with eggs are instead part of the traditional mourning ceremonies because their round shape symbolizes the cycle of life from birth to death.