samedi 13 janvier 2018

Uses And Benefits Of Fava Flour In Cooking

By Mary Richardson


In today's health conscious world, many people are looking for ways to enhance their cooking with alternatives to traditional foods. The outlook for the types of foods we eat has changed because of our increase in technology and awareness of the makeup of different items. The decrease in physical activity over the last century has also caused many changes in our diets. Mixing or substituting fava flour for other items in recipes has many benefits.

The fava bean looks similar to the lima bean but is quite different. The flour is made from blanching the bean to remove the tough outer shell and grinding the dried bean. Originally, these beans were used by the ancient Egyptians over 5,000 years ago. They continue to be used all over the world.

Beans are an excellent protein source. Some have difficulty finding a good protein source and these provide a superior alternative. Iron and dietary fibers are also found in beans. People who have a hard time digesting meat or choose to enjoy the benefits of being a vegetarian are glad to use bean flours in their baking habits.

Through medical knowledge many people find themselves unable to easily process gluten rich products. Many flours and bases for cooking are rich in gluten. Most people are able to handle gluten just fine. Many people have had chronic symptoms that were previously diagnosed as simple stomach issues. They now know they are unable to use or process gluten. Bean flours are often gluten free and can be used as a substitute for the gluten rich versions.

Bean based flours are easily mixed into or able to replace regular flours. These are considered a great contributor to a healthy diet. The bean flour typically can replace the white or wheat gluten rich versions of flours to provide a completely gluten-free experience. When enhancing white or wheat flours, recipes often call for a quarter cup.

Baked products like breads are not the only valid recipe for this alternative. The bean version can be used to replace traditional flours completely in most cases. It can be used as a beginner for gravies, dips, or to thicken soup. Cookies, cakes, breads, pizza, and even pancakes are great examples of uses.

Like any food product storage needs to be considered. Some groceries carry the product on a regular basis. In areas where it is not as well known a person may need to order the product in bulk. Regardless of the circumstances, storage needs to be considered. This particular food can be easily stored long term in a freezer to prevent spoilage.

Throughout time habits have been formed and broken. In the last couple of decades there has been an increase in obesity and as a result an increase in health concerns. Technology and increased medical knowledge has provided people with more information to make better choices. Due to more sedentary lifestyles and an increase in knowledge about the benefits of a wide variety of foods, society has become more aware of the benefits of bean based food items.




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