About Product
Mesquite Flour is made from the pods of mesquite trees, traditionally used for centuries in the American Southwest and Mexico. With its naturally sweet, nutty flavor and hint of caramel, it makes a unique ingredient for both sweet and savory recipes.
This versatile, shelf-stable flour can be blended into smoothies, baked goods, pancakes, and breads or used as a natural flavoring in sauces and desserts. A traditional food with a rich history, mesquite flour adds depth and character to modern cooking.
Some research suggests that Mesquite may contain the following constituents:
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Minerals: Boron, Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Zinc
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Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline
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Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
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Gums: L-arabinose and D-glucuronic acid
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Alkaloids: Prosoflorine and Prosinine
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Phytochemicals: 5-hydroxytryptamine, Tryptamine, Tyramine, Tannins, Inulin
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed: Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Natural clumping may occur.
Suggested Use: Add one tablespoon to meal replacement drinks or your favorite smoothie.
Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic extra-rich cacao powder.
Miscellaneous Facts about our Organic Mesquite Powder
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
Ingredients: Organic Raw Mesquite.
Parts Used: Whole, Mesquite pod (Including seed).
Botanical Name: Prosopis pallida.
Other Names: South American Mesquite, vanni-andara, katu andara, bayahonda blanca, Mesquite Beans, bayarone, bayahonde, bayahonda, bayarone.
Origin: Grown and dried in Peru and packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:
Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.
Bulk Quantities?
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* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.
Sources & References
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2. Burkart, A. 1976. A monograph of the genus Prosopis (Leguminosae subfam. Mimosoideae). J. Arn. Arb. 57(3/4):219"“249; 450"“525.
3. Felker, P. 1981. Uses of tree legumes in semiarid regions. Econ. Bot. 35(2):174"“186.
4. N.A.S. 1980a. Firewood crops. Shrub and tree species for energy production. National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC.
5. Simpson, B.B. (ed.). 1977. Mesquite, its biology in two desert scrub ecosystems. Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, Inc. Stroudsburg, PA.
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18. P. juliflora as a source of food and medicine for rural inhabitants in Rio Grande do Norte. ROCHA, R. G. A. In: The Current State of Knowledge on Prosopis juliflora. (Eds.) M. A. Habit and J. C. Saavedra. FAO,, 1990 Rome, Italy, pages 397-403
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20. Evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of a new polysaccharide gum from Prosopis africana. Adikwu MU, Ezeabasili SI and Esimone CO, Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 2001, volume 140, issue 1, pages 40-45, PubMed
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