Description
Besan is made from grinding Bengal Gram (Kala Chana).
Gram flour, more popularly known as besan is a highly nutritions food is rich in fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, vitamin B-6 and thiamine. It is rich in protein content and can be easily consumed by vegetarians to fulfil their protein needs. It is also traditionally used as a home made face pack to remove tan and to lighten the skin.
Gram flour or besan is a pulse flour made from a type of ground chickpea called the gram chickpea. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisines.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,619 kJ (387 kcal) |
57 g |
|
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g |
6 g |
|
22 g |
|
| Vitamins |
Quantity
%DV†
|
| Niacin (B3) |
7% 1 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
109% 437 μg |
| Minerals |
Quantity
%DV†
|
| Calcium |
5% 45 mg |
| Iron |
31% 4 mg |
| Magnesium |
47% 166 mg |
| Phosphorus |
45% 318 mg |
| Potassium |
18% 846 mg |
| Selenium |
11% 8 μg |
| Sodium |
4% 64 mg |
| Zinc |
21% 2 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 10 g |
Besan (gram) Flour
Rs. 80.00