{"product_id":"flour-besan-chickpea-organic-12-5kg-1","title":"Flour Besan (Chickpea) Organic 20kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA staple of Indian, Middle Eastern and wholefood cooking, our Organic Besan Flour is made from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Australian Certified Organic desi chickpeas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, carefully milled by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKialla Pure Foods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally gluten-free, high in plant protein and fibre, besan flour has a rich, nutty flavour and excellent binding properties. It’s equally at home in traditional Indian recipes, gluten-free baking and modern plant-based cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhether you’re making crispy pakoras, fluffy savoury pancakes or simply looking for a natural egg alternative, besan is one of the most versatile flours you can keep in the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Mill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEstablished in 1988 on Queensland’s Darling Downs, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKialla Pure Foods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Australia’s longest-running Certified Organic flour mills. Family owned and committed to Australian agriculture, Kialla has built strong relationships with organic growers across the country while remaining focused on quality, traceability and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Besan Flour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBesan flour, sometimes called gram flour, is produced by finely milling dried \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edesi chickpeas (chana dal)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike flour made from the larger kabuli chickpeas, traditional besan has a deeper colour, richer flavour and finer texture, making it the preferred flour throughout India for both savoury and sweet dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt’s naturally rich in protein, fibre and minerals, while also being gluten-free, making it popular with home cooks, bakers and those following gluten-free or plant-based diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOrganic Besan Flour is incredibly versatile and can be used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake traditional pakoras, bhajis, chilla and kadhi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare gluten-free flatbreads and wraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd protein and flavour to pancakes and muffins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally thicken curries, soups and sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBind veggie burgers, fritters and falafel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace eggs in many savoury recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat vegetables before frying for a crisp, golden finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Australian Certified Organic desi chickpeas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in plant protein and dietary fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent natural binder for vegan cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, nutty flavour ideal for savoury recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilled by one of Australia’s leading Certified Organic mills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs besan flour the same as chickpea flour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey’re very similar, but not always identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTraditional besan flour is made from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edesi chickpeas (chana dal)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, while “chickpea flour” is sometimes made from the larger kabuli chickpeas. Besan generally has a finer texture and a richer, nuttier flavour, making it the preferred choice for many traditional Indian recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes besan flour contain gluten?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo. Chickpeas are naturally gluten-free, so besan flour does not contain gluten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHowever, it is milled in a facility that also processes cereals containing gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with coeliac disease or severe allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs besan flour good for baking?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt can be used on its own in many gluten-free recipes or blended with other flours to add protein, colour and a subtle nutty flavour. It’s particularly well suited to flatbreads, savoury baking and dense cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use besan flour instead of eggs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAbsolutely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen mixed with water, besan flour forms an excellent natural binder, making it popular in vegan cooking for fritters, patties, quiches and savoury pancakes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kialla Pure Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40862295294161,"sku":"BES-ORG-20KGS","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/3314\/2737\/files\/Australian-organic-besan-chickpea-flour-20kg.jpg?v=1784286918","url":"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/flour-besan-chickpea-organic-12-5kg-1","provider":"Sovereign Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}