Peanut Flour & Peanut Butter Powder
Peanut flour is made from the highest-quality peanuts that have been roasted and naturally processed to obtain a low-fat peanut flour with a strong roasted flavor. It is a nutritious and versatile ingredient with a pleasant roasted peanut flavor and aroma, making it a favorite specialty flour for home cooks and food manufacturers. Peanut flour contains 40-50% protein, is gluten-free and vegan, and has even been shown to be good for benefit heart health.
Peanut Flour Uses
Partially defatted peanut flour works well as a fat binder in confectionery products or to add flavor and extend shelf life. It can also be used as a flour alternative in gluten-free breads and baked goods. Other ways to get creative with this unique ingredient include adding it to sauces and soups for texture and flavor, using it as a crumb topping for chicken and seafood, and even blending it into smoothies and shakes to increase the flavor and protein content.
Peanut Flour Nutrition Profile
Peanut flour is a gluten-free and vegan alternative that can provide powerful plant protein and lots of nutrition. Because most of the fat is removed, it is a highly concentrated protein and contains about 10 to 15 grams of protein per ounce. It is also packed with essential nutrients and bioactives.
One small scoop (2 tablespoons) of peanut flour is a good source of folate, zinc, and potassium and an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and niacin (USDA National Nutrient Database, 2009). Peanut flour is a gluten-free and vegan alternative that can provide powerful plant protein and lots of nutrition. Because most of the fat is removed, it is a highly concentrated protein and contains about 10 to 15 grams of protein per ounce. It is also packed with essential nutrients and bioactives.
One small scoop (2 tablespoons) of peanut flour is a good source of folate, zinc, and potassium and an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and niacin (USDA National Nutrient Database, 2009).
Peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut oil are great for heart health, and peanut flour is no exception. In fact, one study showed that hamsters on a high-cholesterol diet who were fed fat-free peanut flour had significantly decreased cholesterol levels and reduced development of atherosclerosis (Stephens, 2010).
Peanuts contain more arginine than any other food, and peanut flour contains twice the amount than peanuts per serving. Arginine has been shown to play a role in opening up blood vessels to improve blood flow. Also, peanut flour is an excellent source of niacin, a vitamin often prescribed by doctors for its heart-protecting qualities. Plus, peanut flour is a good source of potassium and an excellent source of magnesium, two nutrients that help maintain normal blood pressure (Zhang, 2008 and Champagne, 2008).
Partially defatted peanut flour is available both for commercial and home use in a variety of fat and roast levels.
Peanut flour is available in retail and online outlets. For more information on bulk buying peanut flour for commercial use, contact The American Peanut Shellers Association.