Tag: breakfast cereals

26 Nov

Are there other toasted flours like gofio?

November 25, 2023
Posted by Zoja Lakovič

Roasted flour, a culinary treasure from around the world, unites diverse cultures and palates through its rich flavours and timeless traditions. While gofio claims a special place in the Canary Islands, similar roasted flours grace tables across the globe, each with its own unique name and characteristics. These toasted grains or...

23 Nov

Blog, Food, Health

Canary Islands gofio: what grains is it made of?

November 23, 2023
Posted by Zoja Lakovič

Canarian gofio, a traditional flour crafted from roasted cereals and grains, has been an integral part of the culinary heritage of the Canary Islands for centuries. This unique flour has evolved over time, with various cereals and grains contributing to its diverse composition. From wheat to corn, barley to rye, and...

12 Sep

Blog, Food, Health

Why do we have to process raw starchy foods with heat? What is gofio?

September 11, 2023
Posted by Dragan

Starch products require heat treatment for several reasons, mainly to modify their physical and chemical properties to make them edible and suitable for various food applications. In the continuation of this article, we have presented some of the reasons why it is necessary to thermally process starchy foods and what can...