Almond flour is a gluten-free nut flour that should consist of nothing but ground blanched (no skin) almonds. It is made by blanching almonds in boiling water to remove the skins, then grinding and sifting them into a fine flour.
Almond flour is a popular alternative to traditional wheat flour as it is low in carbs, packed with nutrients and has a slightly sweeter taste. Almond flour may also provide more health benefits than traditional wheat flour, such as reducing “bad” LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance. Almond flour is incredibly nutritious as it is particularly rich in vitamin E and magnesium, two important nutrients for health.
Almond flour is used as a low-carb substitute for wheat flour in bread and other baked goods.
