Organic Chickpea Flour

Organic grass pea flour, for frascatula, Sicilian polenta

The forgotten legume returns to the table: the rustic and ancient soul of the Sicilian frascatula.

Crisafulli Mill's Grass Pea Flour

Molino Crisafulli's Organic Grass Pea Flour is made from one of the oldest and most fascinating legumes in the Mediterranean tradition, now finally being rediscovered. Naturally gluten-free and rich in plant-based proteins, grass pea flour is the star ingredient in "frascatula," the traditional Sicilian polenta: a rustic and nutritious dish, a symbol of the island's peasant cuisine. With an intense, distinctive flavor, slightly bolder than that of chickpeas, this flour brings to the table all the charm of a forgotten yet precious legume. Grown organically and milled with the artisanal care of Molino Crisafulli, it is a genuine and natural flour, the fruit of a short and meticulous supply chain, reviving an ancient Sicilian gastronomic tradition.
 
 
 

The roots of this flour are deep in the most ancient peasant tradition

The grass pea is one of the world's oldest cultivated legumes: native to the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East for at least eight thousand years, it was a staple food for rural populations for centuries, especially in difficult years, thanks to its extraordinary resistance to drought and poor soil. Long considered the "food of the poor," the grass pea was almost abandoned in the twentieth century, but today it is being rediscovered as a precious symbol of biodiversity and a symbol of traditional cuisine. In Sicily, it is the star of frascatula, a rustic polenta enriched with wild greens, fennel, and, on holidays, a touch of sausage. Molino Crisafulli, custodian of the island's native raw materials, grows the grass pea organically, breathing new life into this ancient delicacy.
 
 
 

Choosing Chickpea Flour means taking care of yourself

Grass peas are a legume with an excellent nutritional profile. They are particularly rich in plant-based proteins, among the highest in the world of legumes, making them an excellent addition to vegetarian and vegan diets. They are also a source of fiber, which is beneficial for intestinal health and a sense of satiety, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and iron, as well as B vitamins. Being naturally gluten-free, they are also suitable for those following a gluten-free diet (always check the label for contamination). They are satiating and have a moderate glycemic index. Grown organically, they are a pure and natural product. As is traditional for this legume, proper soaking is recommended before preparation. A healthy, nutritious food with great historical and nutritional value.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Chickpea Flour

• FOR THE FRASCATULA, SICILIAN POLENTA — This is its traditional vocation. Prepare the frascatula by cooking the flour in water like polenta, enriching it with Organic Sicilian Broccoli or cauliflower and a touch of Salina Wild Fennel Sauce, for a rustic and comforting dish.
• IN THE RICH VERSION WITH SAUSAGE — As in the traditional peasant feast days. Enrich the frascatula with Organic sausage from Tuscia browned and Organic Tuscan Black Cabbage , for a substantial first course with the authentic flavour of Sicilian winter.
• FOR SOUPS, PANCAKES AND PANS — Versatile and high in protein. Use it to thicken legume and vegetable soups, or to make rustic fritters and casseroles, alone or mixed with chickpea flour for nutritious and original plant-based dishes.

The Producer: Molino Crisafulli

Molino Crisafulli is a historic mill in Caltagirone, Sicily, operating since the early 1900s and managed by the Sammartino family. It grows ancient Sicilian grains, legumes, and hemp directly, using organic methods and a short supply chain, grinding them using artisanal methods, a custodian of the milling tradition and the island's native raw materials.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Chickpea flour*.
*From organic farming.
Naturally gluten-free. 
 
 
 

Food container

This flour is natural and living, produced without the use of pesticides. For this reason, especially in the summer, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator and sift it before using.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 320-360 kcal / 1360-1510 kJ
• Fat: 2-3 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0,4-0,6 g)
• Carbohydrates: 50-58 g (of which sugars: 3-5 g)
• Fiber: 10-13 g
• Protein: 23-27 g
• Salt: 0 g

Nutritional values ​​are estimated on a reference basis for grass pea flour and may vary. 
 
 
 

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