Chestnut flour is delicate, known in Italy as farina dolce for its sweet, rich flavour. Made from dried, milled chestnuts, it was once a very important source of nutrition to peasant communities in France and Italy, whereas today it is something of a delicacy.
Typical Nutrient Values: | Amount per 100g: |
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Energy | 1522kj/364kcal |
Fat | 3.7g |
of which saturates | 0.7g |
Carbohydrate | 70.9g |
of which sugars | 29.5g |
Fibre | 10.8g |
Protein | 6.4g |
Salt | 0.093g |