What is grain sorghum flour? Grain sorghum is a row crop grown in the United States and other parts of the world. It is one of the oldest known grains and is a major human food source in Africa and India.
Grain sorghum is generating new excitement on the health food scene. Why? Flour milled from grain sorghum has NO GLUTEN! That’s important to those people with an intolerance to gluten-containing products.
Sorghum is also high in insoluble fiber, with relatively small amounts of soluble fiber. The protein and starch in sorghum endosperm are more slowly digested than other cereals. The slower rate of digestibility of sorghum products may be beneficial to diabetics.
How do I use sorghum flour? It can be substituted for wheat flour in a wide variety of baked goods. Its bland flavor and light color does not alter the taste of finished products A combination of sorghum flour and soybean flour work especially well. Because sorghum flour does not contain gluten, successful bakers incorporate a binder such as xanthan gum or cornstarch.
Where can I buy sorghum flour? Some health food stores already stock sorghum flour, but if you can’t find it in your area, Twin Valley Mills is offering mail-order sorghum flour products. For a price list, please phone 402/279-3965. Or, feel free to send e-mail inquiries to: sorghumflour@hotmail.com Visit our online store!!
What is the nutritive value of grain sorghum flour? Per 100 grams, it contains:
| Calories | 339.0 |
| Calories from fat | 29.7 |
| Protein(g) | 11.3 |
| Fat (g) | 3.3 |
| Saturated fat (g) | .457 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.7 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 73.0 |
| Iron (mg) | 4.4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 6 |