[Macadams] Almond Flour

Almond flour is made from ground almonds.

The process involves blanching almonds in boiling water to remove the skins, then grinding and sifting them into a fine flour.

Almond flour is not the same as almond meal, despite the fact that their names are sometimes used interchangeably.

Almond meal is made by grinding almonds with their skins intact, resulting in a coarser flour.

This difference is important in recipes where texture makes a big difference.

Summary:Almond flour is made from blanched almonds that are ground and sifted into a fine flour.

Almond flour is rich in nutrients. One ounce (28 grams) contains (3):

• Calories: 163
• Fat: 14.2 grams (9 of which are monounsaturated)
• Protein: 6.1 grams
• Carbs: 5.6 grams
• Dietary fiber: 3 grams
• Vitamin E: 35% of the RDI
• Manganese: 31% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 19% of the RDI
• Copper 16% of the RDI
• Phosphorus 13% of the RDI

Almond flour is particularly rich in vitamin E, a group of fat-soluble compounds that act as antioxidants in your body.

They prevent damage from harmful molecules called free radicals, which accelerate aging and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer (4Trusted Source).

In fact, several studies have linked higher vitamin E intakes to lower rates of heart disease and Alzheimer’s (5Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source, 9Trusted Source).

Magnesium is another nutrient that’s abundant in almond flour. It’s involved in many processes in your body and may provide several benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced insulin resistance and lower blood pressure (10Trusted Source).

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/almond-flour#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4