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Sunflower Seed Flour (also: Ground sunflower seeds | Sunflower meal) — Mild, slightly nutty. May turn green with baking soda.

Absorbency3/5

Binding3/5

Lightness2/5

Low cross-contact risk

Category: Seed Flours & Meals · Allergens: None

Primary use: Baking, nut-free almond flour substitute

Is it safe for coeliacs?

Naturally gluten-free. ⚠ COLOUR REACTION: sunflower flour + baking soda/powder = green discolouration (chlorogenic acid). Add apple cider vinegar to prevent.

Region	Gluten-free status
EU	GF if certified
US (FDA)	GF if certified
Australia / NZ	GF if certified

In the kitchen

Mild, slightly nutty. May turn green with baking soda. Best for: Baking, nut-free almond flour substitute.

If you don’t have it

Best nut-free alternative to almond flour

Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.

Sunflower Seed Flour

Is it safe for coeliacs?

In the kitchen

If you don’t have it

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