Chickpea Flour

Chickpeas belong to the legume family. Chickpea flour, also known as garbanzo flour, gram flour, and besan, is manufactured from dried chickpeas. Chickpeas are popular in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine because of their nutty flavor and granular texture. Falafel, hummus, and the flatbread socca are all made using chickpea flour.

It's high in fiber and plant-based protein. These nutrients act together to increase fullness, delay digestion, and control body weight. Chickpea flour is also high in the minerals magnesium and potassium, both of which are beneficial to heart health. Certain manufactured goods prepared with different gluten-containing flours may be contaminated.