Flour ... so many choices

I had no idea there were so many different flours until I read an article by Michael Joseph, a snippet of which I share here.

"37 Types of Flour and Their Nutritional Values
For decades, wheat flour was the only kind of flour commonly used. Today, there is an abundance of choices, each with its own characteristics and nutritional properties. This diverse range of available flours is made from whole grains, refined grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and even roots and tubers.

Acorn Flour

Almond Flour
Amaranth Flour
Arrowroot Flour
Barley Flour
Bread Flour
Brown Rice Flour
Buckwheat Flour
Cassava Flour
Chestnut Flour
Chickpea Flour
Coconut Flour
Cornflour
Cricket Flour
High-Gluten Flour
Kamut Flour
Lupin Flour
Millet Flour
Oat Flour
Pastry Flour
Peanut Flour
Potato Flour
Quinoa Flour
Red Lentil Flour
Rye Flour
Self-Raising Flour
Semolina Flour
Sorghum Flour
Sesame Flour
Soy Flour
Spelt Flour
Sunflower Seed Flour
Tapioca Flour
Teff Flour
Wheat Flour (also known as All Purpose Flour/Plain Flour)
White Rice Flour
Whole Wheat Flour

Which Type of Flour is the Best Choice?
There is no right answer for which type of flour is the “best” choice.
That depends on if one wishes to find a gluten-free flour, a high-protein option, the flour that offers the most fibre, and so on.
However, all flours provide their own unique characteristics and nutritional profiles.
The “best” flour just depends on if those characteristics meet the aim of the person using it."
You can read Michael's full article with research links here

Low Carb Flours
Many 'low carbers' use almond flour and coconut flour, but if you are just starting a low carb diet/lifestyle you may feel confused with which low carb flours to use. You may never have used any of them before and how to use them properly can be daunting. Low carb flours do not behave like wheat flour, and how to use them in your old regular high carb recipes is a common question.
More about Low Carb Flours (and Low Carb Cake ideas) can be seen here

What type of flour do you usually use?

Have you tried any in the above list ... what did you think?

Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan