Mesquite Flour
Sweet and smoky, with caramel and molasses notes.
11%
Protein
100%
Absorption
90g
Per Cup
12mo
Shelf Life Estimate
Absorption estimate
100% · 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
Mesquite adds flavor to a blend. The converter pairs it with rice flour and estimates a limit of 10% of the combined flour volume. Keep the binder amount from your recipe.
When to Choose Mesquite Flour
Some flours work only as part of a blend. Where a swap estimate is available, you'll get an amount for the replacement flour, sometimes paired with rice flour. For amounts and proportions, use a recipe written for your flour.
Protein note: The protein estimate is 11% here. Use it for a nutrition comparison, and take the flour amount from your recipe.
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Recipe Uses
Compared with All-Purpose Wheat Flour
All-purpose wheat flour: 10.3% protein, 85% absorption, 125g/cup
Storage
Seal mesquite flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place; refrigerate in humid conditions. Rough shelf-life estimate: 12 months. Use your bag's date and storage directions when deciding whether to use it.
Certification
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Quick Facts
- Category
- specialty
- Yeast baking
- No
- Density
- 90g / cup
- Shelf Life Estimate
- 12 months
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