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Quinoa Flour

Check the specific productYeast baking

Mildly nutty with some bitterness.

14%

Protein

125%

Absorption

124g

Per Cup

6mo

Shelf Life Estimate

Absorption estimate

125% · 45–400% across the gluten-free flours here
Lower estimate (45%)Higher estimate (400%)

The 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

The converter estimates a blend of quinoa and rice flour, with quinoa capped at 25% of the combined flour volume. Keep your recipe’s liquid and binder amounts rather than applying a fixed liquid increase.

When to Choose Quinoa 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 14% here. Use it for a nutrition comparison, and take the flour amount from your recipe.

Related flour options: Compare the related flours' flavor notes and recipe uses. To plan a replacement, use the Flour Converter and a recipe written for the flour you choose.

Compare side-by-side in the Flour Database. For conversion amounts, use the Flour Converter. See methodology for data sources.

Recipe Uses

PancakesMuffinsQuick BreadsFlatbread

Compared with All-Purpose Wheat Flour

Protein
14%+36%
Absorption
125%+47%
Density
124g/cup-1%

All-purpose wheat flour: 10.3% protein, 85% absorption, 125g/cup

Storage

Refrigerate quinoa flour after opening and follow the bag’s storage directions. Rough shelf-life estimate: 6 months. Use your bag's date and storage directions when deciding whether to use it.

Certification

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Conversion guidance for Quinoa

Where to Buy

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Quick Facts

Category
specialty
Yeast baking
Yes
Density
124g / cup
Shelf Life Estimate
6 months

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