What is almond flour?

Almond meal, almond flour or ground almond is made from ground sweet almonds. Almond flour is usually made with blanched almonds,

whereas almond meal can be made with whole or blanched almonds. The consistency is more like corn meal than wheat flour.

Are ground almonds and almond flour the same?

As mentioned above, almond flour is made from blanched, peeled almonds that have had their skins removed. It’s fairly fine in texture and

light in colour, lacking the darker specks from the skins. Ground almonds, on the other hand, are the same thing as almond meal – they’re just ground, skin-on, unpeeled almonds

What is the difference between flour and almond flour?

Almond flour is made from finely ground, blanched almonds. Unlike all-purpose flour and other milled flours, almond flour is grain-free, gluten-free, and low in carbohydrates, making it an optimal nut flour option for those with dietary restrictions

What can I use instead of almond flour?

What to substitute for almond flour

• Wheat flour.
• Oat flour.
• Sunflower seed flour.
• Other nut flours.
• Coconut flour.
• Flaxseed flour.

What is almond flour made of?

Almond flour is made from ground, blanched almonds. Almond flour is made by removing the skins of the almonds by boiling them in water, and then by grinding and sifting the almonds into a fine flour-like consistency.

Is almond flour good for diabetics?

Almond flour is a low glycemic index food. Compared to wheat flour, almond flour has fewer sugars and carbohydrates. Switching to almond flour can help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels more effectively

 

 

Where to buy almond flour in Namibia?

It is available at Supa shop katutura, spar hochland and some other supermarkets as well as in the markets as well.