Lentil Flour
Lentil Flour (also: Ground lentils | Red lentil flour | Green lentil flour). Mild earthy. Red = lighter; green/brown = more robust.
Naturally gluten-free. ⚠ High cross-contact risk: a 2022 study found errant gluten-containing grains in 2 of 25 lentil packages tested, as lentils are often harvested and processed alongside gluten grains. Only buy lentil flour that carries a regulated gluten-free label claim (a certification mark on top is a bonus, not a requirement). If you buy whole dried lentils loose, pick them over for stray grains before cooking or grinding them.
A note on coeliac safety
Naturally gluten-free. ⚠ High cross-contact risk: a 2022 study found errant gluten-containing grains in 2 of 25 lentil packages tested, as lentils are often harvested and processed alongside gluten grains. Only buy lentil flour that carries a gluten-free label claim.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| US (FDA) | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| Australia / NZ | GF if labelled gluten-free |
In the kitchen
Mild earthy. Red = lighter; green/brown = more robust. Best for: Baking, pasta, soups.
If you don’t have it
Chickpea flour
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier A · last reviewed June 2026.
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