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General information on soy flour

Soy flour, derived from ground soybeans, boosts protein, brings moisture to baked goods, and provides the basis for some soymilks and textured vegetable protein. This versatile ingredient improves taste and texture of many common foods and often reduces the fat absorbed in fried foods.

Hemp seeds flour

Hemp seeds alone do not mill into flour, they become butter because of the high oil content. In order to get flour, you need to remove the oil content. Hampseed producter mill the by-product of pressing hemp seed for oil, which is called hemp cake, into flour for just such a use.

About almond flour

Almond flour is made from cold-pressed raw whole almonds. Naturally gluten-free, it has a low level of carb, but it’s rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It also is an healthy alternative to wheat flour and ground almonds in baking and cooking. It can be a good alternative for people who for various reasons will not or cannot eat wheat flour, for example persons who suffer from celiac disease.

Fried chickpea polenta (italian “panelle”)

Frigittorie, found all over Palermo, means things fried, and the selections are endless. Breaded eggplant, broccoli, artichokes—all of the vegetables in season are coated with a flour paste (pastella) and find their way into a fryer. In Palermo, one of the undisputed specialties is panella, made of chickpea flour and cooked like polenta, chilled, and then cut into thick slices that are fried in olive oil. Fried panelle are eaten as is, or multiple slices are piled in a sesame bun and enjoyed as a big sandwich.