Barilla Legumotti
Barilla grains made from 100% legume flour — red lentils, chickpeas and peas — gluten-free, cooked in 9 minutes.
Barilla Legumotti are small rice-like 'grains' that Barilla makes from 100% legume flour. On the Italian website they are listed among the pasta ranges, but the company says they are sold on the rice shelf.
There are three blends: red lentils and chickpeas (60% lentil flour, 40% chickpea flour), red lentils and green peas (70% and 30%), and red lentils, chickpeas and peas. There are no other ingredients.
The raw materials are naturally gluten-free, and according to Barilla the whole process takes place in a plant dedicated to gluten-free foods. 100 g of the lentil-and-chickpea blend contain 24 g of protein and 13.5 g of fibre; the lentil-and-pea blend contains 25 g of protein and 12.5 g of fibre — much more than wheat pasta.
Legumotti cook in 9 minutes. Foam forms during cooking, as with dried pulses; Barilla advises stirring often or skimming it off with a spoon. The grains suit hot and cold dishes with vegetables or fish, people with coeliac disease and anyone wanting more plant protein.
Facts
| Raw material | Red lentil, chickpea and green pea flours (100% legumes) |
|---|---|
| Main use | Gluten-free, rich in protein and fibre |
What it includes
How it connects to Pasta
Barilla Legumotti → kind of → Pasta from other flours and gluten-free pasta → kind of → 🍝 Pasta
Links
- What it contains
- Red lentil flour, Chickpea flour, Pea flour (green pea flour)
- Part of
- 🏭 Barilla, Pasta from other flours and gluten-free pasta
Frequently asked questions
What are Barilla Legumotti made of?
Only legume flour: red lentils with chickpeas, peas or both, depending on the blend.
Are Legumotti gluten-free?
Yes: the raw materials are naturally gluten-free and production takes place in a dedicated gluten-free plant.
What to read next
- Red lentil flour — Orange flour from hulled red lentils with no gluten: the base of protein-rich legume pasta.
- Pea flour — Gluten-free flour from dried yellow or green peas (Pisum sativum), used for legume pasta; pea protein from the same seed boosts high-protein pasta.
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