pea flour
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Definition
Noun: - A type of flour or meal produced by grinding dried peas.
Usage
- As a noun: "Pea flour" is an uncountable noun used to refer to the powdered food ingredient.
- Pea flour is a good gluten-free alternative for baking.
- The recipe calls for two cups of pea flour.
Advanced Usage
- In nutritional contexts: Often highlighted for its high protein and fiber content compared to wheat flour.
- Pea flour is valued in health-conscious cooking for its nutritional profile.
Variants and Related Words
- Pea protein: A refined powder extracted from peas, often used as a dietary supplement.
- Chickpea flour (gram flour): A similar flour made from ground chickpeas, not from the same type of pea.
Synonyms
- Pea meal: Can be used interchangeably with "pea flour," though "flour" often implies a finer grind.
Noun
- meal made from dried peas