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Chickpea Flour

Chickpea flour is a flour made from ground dried chickpeas, commonly used in flatbreads, batters, and gluten-free cooking. It is naturally gluten-free and provides more protein and fiber than many refined flours.

Beneficial properties

high in plant protein high in fiber gluten-free supports satiety low glycemic impact compared with refined flour

Nutritional highlights

Chickpea flour provides protein, dietary fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium.

Caution. May cause digestive discomfort in some people and should be avoided by those with chickpea or legume allergies.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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