Mesquite (Prosopis laevigata) is a legume tree belonging Fabaceae family. It is widely distributed in arid and semi-arid regions from Mexico to Argentina. The flour prepared with the mesquite beans is a nutritious food that the American Indians have used for centuries.
The mesquite seed flour composition, rich in flavonoids, fiber and, protein with high values of Lys and sulfur-containing amino acids supports its use as a valuable functional food. Mesquite powder is an ideal ingredient to make a variety of super foods, desserts, ice cream, vegetable milk drink, mixed with other flours to prepare pastries, bread, and smoothies.
Now, The Green Labs LLC is pleased to present the best Organic Mesquite Powder for the preparation of various nutritious and healthy applications.
References
- Díaz-Batalla L et al. Nutritional Characterization of Prosopis laevigata Legume Tree (Mesquite) Seed Flour and the Effect of Extrusion Cooking on its Bioactive Components. Foods. 2018 Aug 1;7(8).
- Schmeda-Hirschmann G et al. Chilean Prosopis Mesocarp Flour: Phenolic Profiling and Antioxidant Activity. Molecules, 20(4), 7017-7033, April 2015
Organic Mezquite Powder
Botanical Name: Organic Mezquite Powder
Ref Number: TGLAJP
Tested by: QC
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