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Breadfruit Flour

A gluten-free, mineral-rich flour milled from dried breadfruit. A complete-protein-leaning, potassium-dense starch with a lower glycemic profile than wheat — provision-crop nourishment in shelf-stable form.

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Why it is ours

Breadfruit is a Caribbean and West African provision tree — a single tree feeds a family for generations. Drying and milling it makes that abundance shelf-stable, putting an inexpensive, high-potassium, complete-protein starch within reach of households watching every dollar.

What it does

Breadfruit is one of the rare starchy staples that supplies all nine essential amino acids, making its flour a meaningful plant protein source as well as a carbohydrate. It is gluten-free and carries more fiber and a lower glycemic index than refined wheat, helping steady blood sugar in a community fighting diabetes. Its standout mineral is potassium — and a high-potassium, lower-sodium plate is one of the most evidence-backed dietary levers against the hypertension that burdens Black Americans most. The magnesium adds to that blood-pressure benefit, since magnesium relaxes blood vessels and is depleted by chronic stress. The fiber feeds the gut and supports the colon.

How it is cooked

Substitute for up to half the wheat flour in pancakes, muffins, flatbreads, and dumplings; for fully gluten-free baking blend with a binder. Whisk into simmering water for a quick porridge or fufu-style swallow. It thickens stews and soups well. Pair with beans, fish, or greens to round the meal.

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