Chestnut Flour
Sweet, earthy chestnut flavor. Contains tree nuts.
6%
Protein
95%
Absorption
90g
Per Cup
3mo
Shelf Life Estimate
Absorption estimate
95% · 45–400% across the gluten-free flours hereThe absorption estimate is on the high side compared with the other flours here. Take your liquid amount from a recipe written for this flour. Compare flour estimates →
Binder Starting Estimates
Xanthan Gum
0.25 tsp / cup
Psyllium Husk
0.75 tsp / cup
Use chestnut flour as a limited part of a blend and keep the binder amount from your chestnut-flour recipe. Chestnut is a tree nut; do not use it if you have a tree-nut allergy.
When to Choose Chestnut Flour
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Recipe Uses
Compared with All-Purpose Wheat Flour
All-purpose wheat flour: 10.3% protein, 85% absorption, 125g/cup
Storage
Refrigerate after opening; freeze for longer storage and follow the package date. Rough shelf-life estimate: 3 months. Use your bag's date and storage directions when deciding whether to use it.
Certification
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Conversion guidance for Chestnut
Where to Buy
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Quick Facts
- Category
- specialty
- Yeast baking
- No
- Density
- 90g / cup
- Shelf Life Estimate
- 3 months
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