Gelatinized quinoa powder or quinoa flour is a product with all the benefits of quinoa, that is, with a great contribution of proteins, amino acids and fiber. But at the same time high assimilation and digestibility by the body.
The consumption of gelatinized quinoa flour is a very good option for the whole family’s diet. Adults and children can enjoy the benefits of this superfood.
BENEFITS
- High content of high quality vegetable proteins. It can be added in vegetarian and vegan dishes in order to increase its nutritional quality.
- Gelatinized quinoa powder is a source of essential ammonium acids, such as lysine and isoleucine. Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot produce and has to get through diet.
- Gluten free, highly recommended for celiacs and people with cardiovascular diseases as it does not contain gluten or cholesterol. It also has a low glycemic index.
- It has a lot of fiber, little fat and starches, which helps to have a better metabolic function and avoid constipation.
- It is rich in vitamins of group B and E, in folates, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron and silica.
HOW CAN WE USE IT?
We recommend using gelatinized quinoa flour in combination with wheat flour, to enrich our preparations. Since not having gluten affects the kneading and plasticity of the dough.
- Prepare Bread, Biscuits and Cookies. We can substitute a part of the wheat flour with that of quinoa. In this way we will obtain a cake with fewer calories, healthier and with all the properties of quinoa.
- Crepes, Savory doughs and Sweets, You can make doughs for pizzas or bases for sweet or savory cakes.
- As a thickener in Sauces and Purees, As a thickener like cornstarch. A couple of teaspoons of quinoa flour are dissolved in a little water, they are added to the stew and thus we give it consistency.
