Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 > Hi Listmates, > Just wondering if anyone has used coconut flour. I got some from > digestive wellness but haven't used it yet. Also I was thinking that > it might be a good alternative to nut flour. Any thoughts? > Ground fresh coconut is OK but processed coconut flour is not. Carol F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi , I'm using coconut flour and really like it. I got it from Nuts 4 U; they were really helpful (and have a wide variety of nut flours). Their URL is: www.nuts4u.com The lady at Nuts 4 U suggested that I add one egg for every cup of gluten-free flour (not just coconut flour, but all gluten-free flour). At 10:53 PM 12/19/2003 +0000, you wrote: Hi Listmates, Just wondering if anyone has used coconut flour. I got some from digestive wellness but haven't used it yet. Also I was thinking that it might be a good alternative to nut flour. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 , about two weeks ago this topic was raised and finely ground coconut IS legal but coconut flour is not. What are you using? We do not permit use of gluten-free flour, only flour that is simply ground up nuts. Please check this out. Carol F. On Saturday, December 20, 2003, at 12:48 AM, R. Owen wrote: > Hi , > > I'm using coconut flour and really like it. I got it from Nuts 4 U; they > were really helpful (and have a wide variety of nut flours). Their URL is: > > www.nuts4u.com > > The lady at Nuts 4 U suggested that I add one egg for every cup of gluten-free > flour (not just coconut flour, but all gluten-free flour). > > > > > At 10:53 PM 12/19/2003 +0000, you wrote: > > Hi Listmates, > Just wondering if anyone has used coconut flour. I got some from > digestive wellness but haven't used it yet. Also I was thinking that > it might be a good alternative to nut flour. Any thoughts? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 > Hi Listmates, > Just wondering if anyone has used coconut flour. I got some from > digestive wellness but haven't used it yet. Also I was thinking that > it might be a good alternative to nut flour. Any thoughts? > Hi , Coconut flour can be used to coat foods, occasionally as cookies and treats but shouldn't be used to replace nut flour. It has way too much fibre to use in large amounts (such as a replacement for nut flour). It also shouldn't be used until D has cleared up. I use unsweetened shredded cocount from the grocery store when making coconut milk and occasionally when making macaroons etc. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Yes, I remember reading from Elaine not too long ago that coconut flour is way to fibrous and should NOT--repeat NOT--be used as a primary baking flour. It should only be used in small amounts, as Sheila indicated, and only used when you are much further into the diet. MarisolHi ,Coconut flour can be used to coat foods, occasionally as cookies and treats but shouldn't be used to replace nut flour. It has way too much fibre to use in large amounts (such as a replacement for nut flour). It also shouldn't be used until D has cleared up.I use unsweetened shredded cocount from the grocery store when making coconut milk and occasionally when making macaroons etc.Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 I usually opt not to use the occasional stuff like weekly conventional bacon, occasional diet candies etc. I was doing that before and get better results without them, but of course it's permitted and up to the individual. Since was having problems, if I were in her shoes I'd be strict until problems are all clear. This will help her isolate any problems with legal foods. It's very heartening to hear she will continue because we know it takes time. Carol F. On Saturday, December 20, 2003, at 08:01 AM, teahouse wrote: > > > Yes, I remember reading from Elaine not too long ago that coconut flour is > way to fibrous and should NOT--repeat NOT--be used as a primary baking flour. > It should only be used in small amounts, as Sheila indicated, and only used > when you are much further into the diet. > Marisol > > Hi , > > Coconut flour can be used to coat foods, occasionally as cookies and > treats but shouldn't be used to replace nut flour. It has way too > much fibre to use in large amounts (such as a replacement for nut > flour). It also shouldn't be used until D has cleared up. > > I use unsweetened shredded cocount from the grocery store when making > coconut milk and occasionally when making macaroons etc. > > Sheila > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 I thought coconut flour was finely ground coconut, is there a difference? Carey in WY, mom to 14 yo, HFA, Seizures, mild MR; SCD 9 weeksgetting only Thropp's UltraZyme Plusclappcj@... Re: Coconut flour , about two weeks ago this topic was raised and finely ground coconut IS legal but coconut flour is not. What are you using? We do not permit use of gluten-free flour, only flour that is simply ground up nuts. Please check this out.Carol F. ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.553 / Virus Database: 345 - Release Date: 12/18/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Elaine's site says coconut flour IS legal. Sheila advised only using it occasionally for coating things etc. I told I was concerned about flours from bulk food bins. i would appreciate additional input. Carol F. On Saturday, December 20, 2003, at 10:20 AM, Carey Clapp wrote: > I thought coconut flour was finely ground coconut, is there a difference? > Carey in WY, > mom to 14 yo, HFA, Seizures, mild MR; SCD 9 weeks > getting only Thropp's UltraZyme Plus > clappcj@... > > Re: Coconut flour > > , about two weeks ago this topic was raised and finely ground coconut > IS legal but coconut flour is not. What are you using? We do not permit use > of gluten-free flour, only flour that is simply ground up nuts. Please check > this out. > > Carol F. > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.553 / Virus Database: 345 - Release Date: 12/18/2003 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi Carol, I also purchased coconut flour, I ordered mine from Nuts-4 you. I have not used it yet, I have backed off abit on the baking, as good as it is my little boy is not yet ready, he was to emotional. Anyway, could you explain why the flour is not good? Thanks, Leah -- In pecanbread , " cfrilegh " <c.frilegh@s...> wrote: > > > Hi Listmates, > > Just wondering if anyone has used coconut flour. I got some from > > digestive wellness but haven't used it yet. Also I was thinking that > > it might be a good alternative to nut flour. Any thoughts? > > > > Ground fresh coconut is OK but processed coconut flour is not. > > Carol F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Hi Carey, I have made coconut flour at home by grinding shredded unsweetened coconut in my coffee grinder. I used it to coat marshmallows. BUt my kids preferred the nut flour and carrot flour instead. I'd be nervous about commercial coconut flour...very easy to slip in other stuff. But I always was an X-files fan so I " don't trust anybody " Sheila > I thought coconut flour was finely ground coconut, is there a difference? > Carey in WY, > mom to 14 yo, HFA, Seizures, mild MR; SCD 9 weeks > getting only Thropp's UltraZyme Plus > clappcj@s... > Re: Coconut flour > > > , about two weeks ago this topic was raised and finely ground coconut IS legal but coconut flour is not. What are you using? We do not permit use of gluten-free flour, only flour that is simply ground up nuts. Please check this out. > > Carol F. > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.553 / Virus Database: 345 - Release Date: 12/18/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 OOOh carrot flour, haven't heard about this one yet! Please do tell me about it. I loved X Files too, wonder if there's a connection... I don't trust " them " either! I think I'll try to make marshmallows for for a Christmas treat and also the cookies shaped like candy canes, besides beets what can I use for red color? Carey in WY, mom to 14 yo, HFA, Seizures, mild MR; SCD 9 weeks getting only Thropp's UltraZyme Plus clappcj@... Re: Coconut flour > Hi Carey, > > I have made coconut flour at home by grinding shredded unsweetened > coconut in my coffee grinder. I used it to coat marshmallows. BUt > my kids preferred the nut flour and carrot flour instead. > > I'd be nervous about commercial coconut flour...very easy to slip in > other stuff. But I always was an X-files fan so I " don't trust > anybody " > > Sheila --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.553 / Virus Database: 345 - Release Date: 12/18/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hi Carey, I actually made carrot and squash flour. You may be able to make beet flour or cranberry flour. I used cooked veggies, mashed them and put a thin layer in my dehydrator. I just flattened it with the back of a spatula. When dry, I crumbled it into my coffee grinder and whizzed away until it was a powder. A blender or food processor (metal blade) may work also. I got the idea from Alice. I think she also did blueberries but I haven't tried fruit. I thought the natural sugars would prevent them from drying well. Maybe someone will let me know how well they dry. Also, if you add some (legal) cranberry juice to the marshmallow they may turn a nice pinky red color, but I haven't tried it. For white powder you may be able to dry cooked cauliflower but I am not sure how that would taste with a treat! Ahh, I miss the X-files, my weekly dose of paranoia and paranormal. Sheila OOOh carrot flour, haven't heard about this one yet! Please do tell me about it. I loved X Files too, wonder if there's a connection... I don't trust " them " either! I think I'll try to make marshmallows for for a Christmas treat and also the cookies shaped like candy canes, besides beets what can I use for red color? Carey in WY, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Carey - I just made the Midas Gold pancakes from the pecanbread website with coconut flour. Someone told me it could be done a few days ago and I gave it a shot today. They came out great. I didn't give any to Zachary yet because he's just starting with goat cheese this week, but I wanted to try making them to see how they would work. Apparently, you can make cakes and cookies with the coconut flour too. Zachary 4.3 ASD? SCD 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Thanks for the info and laugh, I wasted too much time watching Sully and Fox, but was fun. I'll have to ask for a dehydrator for my birthday or find one on ebay. Seems like there's a lot you can make with one. Have you ever tried to use the vegetable flour as a flour, instead of nut flour, in a recipe, carrot cookies maybe or??? Carey in WY, mom to 14 yo, HFA, Seizures, mild MR; SCD 9 weeks getting only Thropp's UltraZyme Plus clappcj@... Re: Re: Coconut flour > Hi Carey, > > I actually made carrot and squash flour. You may be able to make beet flour or cranberry flour. I used cooked veggies, mashed them and put a thin layer in my dehydrator. I just flattened it with the back of a spatula. When dry, I crumbled it into my coffee grinder and whizzed away until it was a powder. A blender or food processor (metal blade) may work also. I got the idea from Alice. I think she also did blueberries but I haven't tried fruit. I thought the natural sugars would prevent them from drying well. Maybe someone will let me know how well they dry. > > Also, if you add some (legal) cranberry juice to the marshmallow they may turn a nice pinky red color, but I haven't tried it. > > For white powder you may be able to dry cooked cauliflower but I am not sure how that would taste with a treat! > > Ahh, I miss the X-files, my weekly dose of paranoia and paranormal. > > Sheila --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.553 / Virus Database: 345 - Release Date: 12/18/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hi Carey, I think they might work in a cake or cookie, but haven't tried. It is something I should try because my dd can't bring nut goodies to school. You would have to dehydrate quite a lot. You may be able to dehydrate veggies in the oven. I have done onions and garlic in it before at a very low setting. So, you may not have to wait for a dehyrator after all. But they are very handy Sheila Have you ever tried to use the vegetable flour as a flour, instead of nut flour, in a recipe, carrot cookies maybe or??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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