Tag: roasted flour

23 Nov

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 Oct

Blog, Food, Health

What can we achieve by roasting starchy grains before milling?

October 10, 2023
Posted by Dragan

In this post, we reveal what benefits it provides toasting or roasting grains before milling. This pre-milling process is common for various grains and seeds. One such product is gofio from the Canary Islands. Toasting or roasting grains before milling can, for example, enhance the flavour, aroma and texture of flour...

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...