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Description
Millet, a nutritious and sustainable grain with many health benefits
Millet flour is made from millet, one of the oldest cultivated grains in the world. It is used in various cuisines worldwide and is now gaining considerable popularity here as well. It is a particularly nutritious, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour.
Moreover, it is an environmentally friendly product. Millet is a relatively easy-to-grow grain that requires little water and thrives well in dry areas.
Millet flour is gluten-free and rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals
Millet is an easily digestible grain that naturally contains no gluten. It is gentle on the digestive system, supports a healthy heart and weight. All the health benefits listed here:
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Source of fiber
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Low glycemic index, good for stable blood sugar
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Source of vegetable protein
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Rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus
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B vitamins and vitamin E
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Slow carbohydrates for long-lasting energy
Millet flour in use, slightly sweet and nutty
Millet flour is often used in making gluten-free breads, pancakes, cakes, and cookies. It can sometimes be mixed with other flours - such as rice flour - to improve texture. The taste could be described as mild, slightly sweet and nutty.
You can make it into a nutritious porridge for breakfast. Or use the flour as a thickener in soups or stews.
A crust around your vegetables, fish or meat? This flour is also great for that.
Gnocchi from millet flour?
Making gnocchi with millet flour is a delicious and gluten-free variation of the classic gnocchi recipe.
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You take the ratio of 75% millet flour and 25% mashed (sweet) potato.
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Mix the mashed potato with the millet flour, 1 egg and a good pinch of salt until you have a supple, firm dough.
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Sprinkle your work surface with some extra millet flour.
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Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each portion into a long snake about 1-2 cm thick
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Cut the long snake into about 2 cm pieces
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You can lightly press the dough balls with your fork for the distinctive gnocchi shape
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Bring a large pan of water to a boil and carefully add the gnocchi. They are cooked when they float to the top, usually after 2 to 4 minutes.
Add in your favorite sauce. Enjoy!
Ingredients
100% millet flour*, from organic farming.
Allergens
This product contains no allergens May contain traces of: gluten(barley, kamut, oat, rye, spelt, wheat), soy. This product is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulphite. Despite all precautions, this product may contain traces of these allergens.
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