Plantain Flour
Our Plantain Flour is made from only non-GMO plantains, grown across Africa and the Caribbean’s. The peels of each plantain is removed by hand and the plantains are washed in spring water before sun-drying for a naturally sweet, sun-kissed flavour. After which, the dried plantains are milled into fine flour.
Energy, 1406 kJ / 336 kcal (16.7% daily intake)
Fat, 1g (0.4%)
- of which: Saturates, 0.6g (2.4%)
Carbohydrate, 82g (22%)
- of which: Sugars, 3g (3.3%)
Fibre, 6.5g (22%)
Protein, 2.6g (5.2%)
Salt, 0g (0%)
INGREDIENTS: Green Plantain
PREPARATION:
To create a delicious and highly nutritious meal. Boil 3/4 cup of water or fresh milk in a saucepan. Add 1 tsp of Cinnamon, 1 tsp of Coconut Oil, 1tsp of Honey and with a wooden spatula, stir in 1 cup of Plantain flour; stir well till a lump free dough is formed. Add another 1/2 cup of water to the dough, reduce the heat and cover. Leave to cook for a further 3-5 minutes. Knead the dough again until smooth and velvety. Serve hot with a stew or accompaniment of your choice. (You can always add more Flour or Water, depending on your desired texture and consistency).
OR TRY THIS:
- BAKE: add to your cake or bread mix for added nutrition
- STEAM: use to make steamed buns or to prepare dumplings
- FRY: add to your pancake mix for extra richness and nutrition
- SOUP: add to your soup for a thicker, richer, and heartier broth.
DID YOU KNOW:
- HEALTHY HEART: The high amount of potassium found in cassava is essential for maintaining cells and body fluids that control heart rate and blood pressure.
- DIETARY FIBER: a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps relieve constipation.
- HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANTS: cassava flour contain a good amount of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single cup.
- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: The Fiber in fufu flour is slowly digested and keeps you fuller for longer, which can mean less snacking on unhealthy foods.