Mesquite Powder: Low-GI Sweet Flour with 6 g Fiber & 2 g Protein per 2-Tbsp Scoop
Ground pods of desert mesquite trees lend caramel-malt flavor, gut-friendly fiber and minerals to smoothies, coffee and gluten-free baking.
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What Is Mesquite Powder?
A fine flour made by stone-grinding the dried **seedpods of *Prosopis* trees** (native to North & South American deserts). Also called **algarroba** or mesquite meal.
Nutrition (15 g ≈ 2 Tbsp)
|Calories|Protein|Carbs|Fiber|Sugars|Fat|Iron|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|60 kcal|2 g|14 g|6 g|11 g|0.5 g|1.5 mg (8 %)|
Benefits
- **Low glycemic** (GI ≈ 25) — sugars release slowly thanks to soluble fiber and galactomannan gums.
- Provides calcium, magnesium, potassium & iron for electrolyte balance.
- Natural caramel-cocoa taste lets you cut cane sugar by 25–50 % in recipes.
Drawbacks
- High in FODMAP (galactose) — large servings may cause gas.
- Slight grit if not fully milled; sift for fine pastry work.
- Rare cross-reactivity in people allergic to tree-legume pollen.
Flavour & Texture
Sweet, **malty-caramel with hint of cinnamon**; powder is tan and slightly sticky due to natural sugars.
Culinary Uses & Storage
- Swap in **¼ cup mesquite per 1 cup flour** for pancakes, brownies or bread.
- Blend 1 Tbsp into espresso for “desert mocha”.
- Stir into chia pudding, energy bites or BBQ dry rub.
- Store airtight ≤ 7 °C; shelf life 10 months (freeze to extend to 18 m).
- 1. Mesquite Powder
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