GLOSSARY · NUT FLOURS
Chestnut Flour
EN Chestnut Flour · DE Kastanienmehl · IT Farina di Castagne
CATEGORY=Nut FloursBINDING=2/5CROSS-CONTACT=Low cross-contact riskPRIMARY USE=Castagnaccio, pasta, polenta substitute
Chestnut Flour (also: Farine de châtaigne | Castagnaccio flour) — Naturally sweet, earthy, dense. Characteristic autumn flavour.
✓ GF STATUS
Naturally gluten-free. IT cultural relevance: central to Tuscan cuisine. Chestnut allergy distinct from almond/hazelnut.
Is it safe for coeliacs?
Naturally gluten-free. IT cultural relevance: central to Tuscan cuisine. Chestnut allergy distinct from almond/hazelnut.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if certified |
| US (FDA) | GF if certified |
| Australia / NZ | GF if certified |
In the kitchen
Naturally sweet, earthy, dense. Characteristic autumn flavour. Best for: Castagnaccio, pasta, polenta substitute.
If you don’t have it
Coconut flour (sweet)
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.
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EVIDENCE LEDGER
Safety frameCODEX / AOECS
Entry updated2026-06-11
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