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Potato Flour

Potato flour is a fine flour made from whole cooked, dried potatoes and is commonly used to add moisture, tenderness, and binding in baking and cooking. It is naturally gluten-free but is not the same as potato starch.

Beneficial properties

gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates contains resistant starch when cooled provides potassium adds moisture in baking

Nutritional highlights

Potato flour provides carbohydrates along with potassium, vitamin C in smaller amounts, vitamin B6, and some fiber, especially compared with refined starches.

Caution. May raise blood sugar quickly in large amounts, especially in refined baked goods; people with potato allergy should avoid it.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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Low Blood Sugar
Includes: Hypoglycemia
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