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Scd Almond Flour--what Are The Options?


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I've been grinding my own almonds for a little baking, but am facing a period of time where time and energy will be a premium, and also the nuts don't grind as fine as I'd like for some baking.

What are the best sources and what is a reasonable price?


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Hi, if you are in the states you could try "Lucy's Kitchen Shop" at 1-888-484-2126, the cost depends on the quantity.

I am in Canada and just ordered 25 lbs. for $175.00 plus shipping, from JK Gourmet at 1-416-782-0045.

Bob's Red Mill is anywhere from $11.00 to $15.00 a pound here and from the package it is clear there is no guarantee it is gluten free, it just says it is tested to meet the standards (whatever they are) for gluten free.

Both these sources are listed in the "Grain Free Gourmet" by Jodi and Jenny.

The person I spoke with said that their almond flour is lighter and finer in texture than the Bob's also.

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Thanks, Rinne. Lucy's Kitchen doesn't say anything about gluten free (wheat free facility for processing). Guess I'd have to call. They are more expensive than www.digestivewellness.com.

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Bob's Red Mill is anywhere from $11.00 to $15.00 a pound here and from the package it is clear there is no guarantee it is gluten free, it just says it is tested to meet the standards (whatever they are) for gluten free.

I buy it at Trader Joes, but you can buy it from the Bob's Redmill site-without shipping if you buy the 25# bag, it's less than 5$ per pound. It is gluten-free, it's processed in their gluten-free facility. You can call them for more info on their gluten-free product line, they can send you a catalogue. (800) 349-2173. I buy 25# bags of all my other gluten-free flour from them, it's about 80-90 cents per pound.

rinne Apprentice
Thanks, Rinne. Lucy's Kitchen doesn't say anything about gluten free (wheat free facility for processing). Guess I'd have to call. They are more expensive than www.digestivewellness.com.

Hi, I was told the almond flour from JK Gourmet meets the standards for the SCD (no cross contamination with any grains) and I was assuming that the US supplier would also meet those standards, definitely worth inquiring.

Perhaps my experience with the cross contamination of Bob's almond flour is with other non-wheat grains. I have experimented with making my own almond flour from whole almonds and I do not have a reaction to it but I do react to Bob's. It is not a huge reaction but enough that I will never buy Bob's again.

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Hi, I was told the almond flour from JK Gourmet meets the standards for the SCD (no cross contamination with any grains) and I was assuming that the US supplier would also meet those standards, definitely worth inquiring.

Perhaps my experience with the cross contamination of Bob's almond flour is with other non-wheat grains. I have experimented with making my own almond flour from whole almonds and I do not have a reaction to it but I do react to Bob's. It is not a huge reaction but enough that I will never buy Bob's again.

They have flours that may normally be gluten-free, but are processed in their regular facility, so you have to make sure and buy the flours that specifically say "gluten-free" on them. There's a picture of a piece of wheat in a red circle with a slash through it. We only buy the gluten-free flours processed in the gluten-free facility.

rinne Apprentice

Thanks Rachelle, it seems I react to cross-contamination of the almond flour with other grains and therefore the gluten free plant does me no good.


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Oh, I understand now, hadn't had my coffee yet :P

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I LOVE LOVE www.digestivewellness.com Their flours are PERFECT and very fresh. Dedicated facility. :)

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I like Honeyville almond flour when I want a delicate texture. It's much finer than Bob's Red Mill, and it's the cheapest I've found, having a flat shipping rate no matter how much you buy. But Bob's works well in many recipes, especially traditional recipes.

I did a sifting comparison of the above 2 brands and found that they both contain the same size particles, but Honeyville has a lot more fine particles, while Bob's Red Mill has a lot more large particles. It can make a big difference in your recipe, so using the right kind is important.

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