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

1. meal made from dried peas