Flour is a food ingredient that has an important role in various types of cooking. Among the various types of flour available, wheat flour, rice flour, corn flour, sago flour, soy flour, oat flour, almond flour, rye flour, and tapioca flour are the most commonly used. Each type of flour has different characteristics and uses, which makes them suitable for a variety of recipes.
Flour
Wheat flour is one type of flour that is most widely used in the food industry. This flour is usually used in making bread, cakes, pasta and various other types of food. Wheat flour with high protein is ideal for making bread that rises well, while flour with medium and low protein is often used in making cakes, biscuits and pastries.
Rice flour
Rice flour is made from finely ground rice and has many uses in cooking. This flour is often used in making traditional cakes such as layer cakes, onde-onde and bugis cakes. Apart from that, rice flour is also used to make rice noodles and as a thickener in soups, sauces and puddings. This flour is a good choice for a gluten-free diet.
Cornstarch
Also known as cornstarch, corn flour is produced from finely ground corn kernels. This flour is often used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and puddings. Apart from that, corn flour can also be used in making cakes, biscuits and pancakes to provide a lighter texture. This flour is also suitable for gluten-free foods.
Sago flour
Sago flour is obtained from starch extracted from the trunk of the sago tree. This flour is widely used in traditional dishes in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries. Sago flour is often used in traditional baking, as a thickener in soups and sauces, and in various gluten-free recipes.
Soybean Flour
Soy flour is produced from soybean seeds that have been dried and processed. This flour can be used as a partial replacement for wheat flour in bread and cake recipes to increase the protein content. Additionally, soy flour is often used in plant-based food products, such as soy burgers and vegetarian sausages.
Oat Flour
Oat flour is made from finely ground oats. This flour can be used to make cakes, pancakes, muffins and bread, providing a distinctive taste and texture. Oat flour can also be used as a thickener in soups and sauces, as well as in making breakfast foods such as oatmeal and granola. Oat flour is a good choice for gluten-free recipes, as long as it is free from gluten contamination.
Almond Flour
Almond flour, which is made from finely ground almonds, is growing in popularity as a healthy alternative in a variety of recipes, especially among those following low-carb and gluten-free diets. This flour is often used in making cakes, muffins, pancakes, and bread, and can be used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
Rye Flour
Rye flour is produced from rye grains, which have a stronger flavor and denser texture than regular wheat flour. This flour is often used to make rye bread, pasta, and certain cakes, and can be used as a thickener in soups and sauces.
Tapioca flour
Tapioca flour is produced from extracting starch from cassava tubers. This flour has many uses in cooking, including making cakes, pancakes and puddings. Tapioca flour is also used as a thickener in soups and sauces, as well as a basic ingredient in making products such as sago and tapioca balls for drinks.
