Of which 1 g sugars and 0.6 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Complete protein (quinoa) · Magnesium (quinoa)
Allergens none
Nourishing quinoa blend
An alternative to the chickpea blend for bread and cake.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) quinoa flour
- 300 g (10½ oz) white rice flour
- 300 g (10½ oz) sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
Method
- Sift the quinoa flour, rice flour and sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce) into a large bowl.
- Mix well — quinoa flour can have a stronger smell, but it mellows in the oven.
The full method (3 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook. The English edition is coming soon.
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