The 10 Best Chickpea Flours
This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in May of 2018. Unlike the white, refined variety, chickpea flour is packed with rich nutrients and healthy vitamins. Made from tasty garbanzo beans, these options will give food a boost of protein and fiber without adding unnecessary calories. It’s also one of the few naturally dense, gluten-free flours, which means it has strong binding tendencies and helps to create a nice texture. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Namaste Organic
2. Bob’s Red Mill
3. Sprouted Flour Health
Editor's Notes
June 06, 2020:
The quality of Laxmi Fresh appears to have significantly deteriorated, so we removed it from the list. Indicated that Vedica Chana comes in a resealable bag, which some find to be a convenient touch.
Whereas many chickpea flours are made in the United States or India, Molino Zanone Farina Di Ceci offers an Italian style. It’s ideal for pasta, and we’ve also noted that it can be used to make a creamy cheese substitute.
One note about chickpea flour in general: it is naturally gluten free, making it a logical choice for anyone working to adhere to a gluten-free diet. However, it is still worth checking the product details to confirm that the flour is not processed in the same facility as wheat or any other ingredient that contains gluten, especially if you have an allergy.
Another interesting use for chickpea flour is as an ingredient to make a homemade facial cream to fight dry skin and acne. To create the solution, you can mix two spoons of garbanzo bean flour with a bit of lemon juice and a spoonful of milk cream. Some people seem to find it very effective.
Special Honors
Ardent Mills With 25% fewer calories than refined wheat flour, this is a healthier choice, and there’s a chance you’ll discover that you like the taste better, too. Ardent Mills sources its garbanzo beans locally in Nebraska, Washington and Montana, which are then milled into flour in Illinois. ardentmills.com
Simple Truth Organic Simple Truth — Kroger’s natural and organic brand — is a popular grocery item for vegetarians and vegans. It’s kosher-friendly, and serves as an effective binder in batters and baked goods. It provides plenty of fiber, with no cholesterol and minimal sodium. kroger.com
Artesa Flour This company prides itself on creating a simple, neutral flavor by minimizing the amount of oil that makes it into the final product. While it’s texture is similar to that of wheat flour, it offers more health benefits and contains no gluten. You can use it to produce hearty breads and pastas. plthealth.com
4. Molino Zanone Farina Di Ceci
5. Vedica Chana
6. Vör Pure
7. Organic Tattva Gram
8. Swad Pulse
9. Deep Besan
10. Rani Pet
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