Friday 12 January 2018

The Benefits Of Using Fava Flour In The Kitchen

By Mary Richardson


In the health conscious world of today, most people look for different ways to alter their baking with alternatives to the many traditional items. Over time, the outlook has changed for the various foods we consume thanks to improvements brought through technology and the awareness of what is in the different foods. Less physical activity has also caused a need for change in regular diets. Mixing or completely substituting fava flour for other flours in recipes has benefits.

The lima bean and fava bean look very similar but are different. By blanching the fava bean the outer shell is removed so the inner bean can be milled into flour. The ancient Egyptians used these beans over five thousand years ago. They are still popular throughout the world in a variety of ways.

These are considered to be a great source of protein. For anyone who has difficulty finding protein sources, these are a great alternative. They are also a rich source of iron and dietary fiber. Vegetarians and anyone who has difficulty processing meat in their diets will find this to be a welcome change 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 most foods, proper storage should be planned. Only some groceries include the product on the shelves regularly. Where this is not the case, a person might need to place a larger order. Regardless, storage needs should be considered ahead of time. Bean flours can be stored in the freezer for a long time to prevent spoiling.

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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