Gluten Free Flour

How Is Gluten-Free Flour Made?

How Is Gluten-Free Flour Made? A Look Inside the Process

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Discover how gluten-free flour is made, from the mill to Five Frogs Farm. Learn about the ingredients, milling techniques, and how it's kept safe for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. We use a proprietary blend of gluten free flours to make all out gluten free treats. 

Whether you're baking your favorite gluten-free cookies or mixing up a fresh batch of gluten free bread, the flour you use matters. But have you ever wondered how gluten-free flour is made? It’s more than just a swap—it’s a careful, controlled process designed to provide safe and delicious alternatives for people avoiding gluten.

At Five Frogs Farm, we value knowing where our ingredients come from, and we know many of our customers do too. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how gluten-free flour is crafted.

Step 1: Choosing the Right Grains and Ingredients

Gluten-free flour isn’t just one thing—it can be made from a wide variety of naturally gluten-free grains, seeds, legumes, and even vegetables. Some common ingredients include:

  • Rice (white or brown)

  • Sorghum

  • Millet

  • Buckwheat (gluten-free despite the name!)

  • Quinoa

  • Corn

  • Chickpeas

  • Almonds or other nuts

  • Cassava and tapioca

  • Coconut

Each ingredient brings a different texture, flavor, and nutritional profile. Many commercial gluten-free flour blends combine several of these to mimic the structure and elasticity gluten provides in traditional wheat flour.

Step 2: Dedicated Gluten-Free Sourcing

Because gluten contamination can happen during farming or storage, trusted manufacturers source their raw ingredients from certified gluten-free farms. These farms follow strict protocols to prevent cross-contact with wheat, barley, or rye.

Some producers also use third-party testing to ensure the ingredients are safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Step 3: Milling in a Gluten-Free Facility

The grains or seeds are cleaned, dried, and then ground into flour using specialized milling equipment. But here’s the key: this all happens in a dedicated gluten-free facility. This step is vital to avoid any contamination from wheat-based products.

Advanced mills use air filtration, clean-in-place systems, and batch testing to ensure every bag of flour meets strict gluten-free standards (usually under 20 parts per million of gluten, per FDA guidelines).

Step 4: Blending for Performance

Single-ingredient gluten-free flours often work well for specific recipes, but to replace all-purpose wheat flour, many companies create blends. These are carefully mixed with:

  • Starches (like tapioca or potato starch) for softness

  • Protein-rich flours (like chickpea or sorghum) for structure

  • Binders (like xanthan gum or psyllium husk) for elasticity

At Five Frogs Farm, we love using clean, naturally derived ingredients in our baking—and we always test for taste, texture, and performance. We have developed a gluten free flour blend we feel closely mimics actual wheat flour. It has taken multiple years to perfect the blend and the consistency. Try it out and let us know if you think our bread lives up to the wheat alternatives. 

Step 5: Packaging and Labeling

Once milled and blended, gluten-free flour is immediately packaged in sealed containers or bags to prevent airborne gluten exposure. Clear labeling and third-party certifications (like GFCO or NSF) help ensure consumer trust.

For small batch operations like ours, we also label everything by hand and list all ingredients clearly, so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Why It Matters

If you’re living gluten-free due to celiac disease, an intolerance, or personal choice, knowing how your flour is made is empowering. It’s not just about avoiding gluten—it’s about confidence in your ingredients.

At Five Frogs Farm, we’re proud to create baked goods using trusted gluten-free flours that are clean, safe, and flavorful.

Curious About Our Favorite Flours?Come visit our stand or shop online at fivefrogsfarm.com to taste the difference for yourself!

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