| Almond flour is a wonderful addition to any gluten | | | | major grocery chains, health food and online stores |
| free diet or grain free diet. It is a delicious, gluten | | | | under the name of almond flour or ground almonds. |
| free replacement for major grains, resembling the | | | | Because of the denseness of almond flour, the |
| consistency and texture of cornmeal. It is highly | | | | calorie count is high for a single 1 ounce serving. It is |
| nutritious and can be used to replace most flours for | | | | a good source for iron, calcium, potassium, |
| baking. Almond flour has been used in recipes for | | | | phosphorous, fiber, magnesium and vitamin E. It also |
| thousands of years. Found in most countries across | | | | contains minimal quantities of protein, making it a part |
| the globe, it was first used by ancient civilizations for | | | | protein that when combined with another part |
| sweet breads and cakes. Modern times have not | | | | protein, can provide a healthy ingredient for use by |
| seen a decline in its popularity. It is used for muffins, | | | | grain/gluten allergy and Celiac sufferers. |
| pancakes, pastries, confectionaries, pie fillings and | | | | Some of the best uses for almond flour are as a |
| pastes. | | | | secondary flour in sweet breads and for making |
| Shelled, whole almonds are ground to make almond | | | | almond paste, commonly known as marzipan. |
| flour. It can easily be prepared in preferred quantities | | | | Marzipan can be used as a topping for cakes or |
| by grinding the nuts in either a food processor, | | | | making marzipan snacks. Alternatively, it can be |
| blender or with a pestle and mortar. However, | | | | added in with other gluten free flours and grains to |
| modern gadgets such as bean and nut grinders work | | | | produce hot cereals. In fact, it makes a tasty addition |
| equally as well. In fact, it takes very little processing | | | | to nut-based stews and soups. |
| to produce. Alternatively, it can be bought from most | | | | |