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How many type of wheat flours?

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• 2015-6-18
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All-purpose Flour

All purpose flour has a medium protein content that makes it suitable for most baking uses. Store all-purpose flour in an airtight container for up to 1 year. US all-purpose flour and UK plain-flour can be substituted for one another without adjustment.

Arrowroot Flour

This flour is made from the fleshy root stock of the tropical arrowroot plant. Its white, fine, and powdery texture is very similar to cornstarch but it has no flavor at all. It is typically used as a thickener for pudding, sauces and other cooked foods.

Barley Flour

Barley flour is made from barley ground very finely. It is rich in protein, clacium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and B vitamins.

Bean/Legume Flours

Made easily by grinding all types of beans, this flour can be used to enhance the flavor and health benefits of your breads, and they also make easy soups and dips.

Bread Flour

The best flour for bread making, it is ground from hard wheat. It has a high protein(gluten) and low starch content.

Brown Rice Flour

Ground from brown rice, this flour has a slightly sweet flavor. It is used alone or combined with wheat flour in breads and batters.

Buckwheat Flour

Buckwheat flour is ground from the seeds of a plant originating in Asia, has an earthy, slightly sour flavor that is usually tempered in commercial products by the addition of a little wheat flour.

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