About The Most Popular Grains Found In Whole Grain Flour Mixes For Baking

By Dominique Martin


A whole grains consist of three parts, bran, germ and endosperm. The bran contains valuable fiber, anti-oxidants and B vitamins. The germ contains B vitamins, proteins, minerals and healthy fats. The endosperm contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins and very little minerals and vitamins. Whole grain flour mixes for baking are rich in macro nutrients, and very good source of valuable substances.

Whole-grain flour blends aren't rising so well, but there are different tips and tricks that can help you achieving much better results. You should increase the water content, knead the dough more, allow longer rise or rise it twice. Adding fats and milk products in can also help. Here are some of the most popular whole grains used in these flour blends.

Amaranth, for example, is one really good source for numerous nutritive substances. One of these substances is lysine, very important amino-acid. Amaranth is gluten-free and suitable for people with celiac disease. It contains different minerals such as iron and magnesium, and even vitamin C. Regular use may lower your cholesterol level.

Highly popular Quinoa provides nicely balanced amino-acids and is packed with protein. It lowers blood sugar levels, helps control blood pressure and prevents diabetes. Very useful when you are on diet. Provides different minerals, including high levels of potassium.

Rye is a very good source of different bio active components. Full of nutrients and tasty, rye is a really good addition in any flour mixture. It contains anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, for example arabinoxylan, phenolic acid and other nutritionally valuable substances. Regular use may lower the risk of diabetes and other diseases related to high blood sugar levels.

Calcium-rich Teff contains resistant starch and calcium. Resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber and it balances blood sugar levels perfectly naturally. This tasty, mild flavored grain is gluten-free and can be used in most flour mixes, in its whole form. Regular use is quite helpful in weight control and keeps your colon in perfect state.

Sorghum doesn't contain gluten and can be safely consumed by people suffering from celiac disease. Sorghum is very good source of different anti-oxidants, polycasanols and other valuable substances. It successfully replaces wheat flours in different recipes and is surprisingly tasty. Regular use is beneficial for your blood vessels and can affect your cholesterol levels.

Well-known and appreciated Oats, rich in valuable fiber, beta-glucans and proteins can really help you stay in very good physical condition. Using it regularly, especially for breakfast, can fight different inflammatory processes and even lower the risk of tumors. Very low in carbohydrates, but full of valuable anti-oxidants.

Another great plant often found in different healthy mixtures for baking is called Millet. It has really good inflammatory properties, and can be used in numerous different ways. It can also be popped and eaten as a snack. If you want to replace one part of flour in your recipe with Millet, use up to thirty percent. Thanks to its nice taste, It's often used for baking.




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