Gluten-Free Flour

Gluten-free flour is a collective term for flours made from grains and ingredients that naturally contain no gluten. This includes rice flour, corn flour, buckwheat flour, tapioca flour and amaranth flour. Each type has different properties, rice flour is neutral and light, buckwheat has a more pronounced nutty flavour, and corn flour gives a golden colour to baked goods. In the kitchen, these flours are used for baking bread, cakes, pancakes and savoury dishes. Because they lack gluten, binding agents such as xanthan gum or eggs are often needed to improve dough cohesion. They are an essential part of a gluten-free diet.