This French chestnut flour from Clement Faugier, a versatile cooking ingredient, is crafted from dried and ground chestnuts. The process begins by harvesting ripe chestnuts, which are then dried to reduce moisture content. Afterwards, the chestnuts are roasted to enhance flavour and ease peeling. Once peeled, the chestnuts are ground into a fine, silky grey flour.

This unique flour boasts a nutty, slightly sweet taste, making it a favourite in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s rich in fibres and a gluten-free alternative, ideal for baking, thickening sauces, or as a base for hearty soups. Chestnut flour adds a rustic twist to pancakes, bread, and pasta. It also shines in traditional desserts like chestnut cake, and shortcrust pastry celebrating its rich, earthy essence. This is an essential ingredient in Corsican cooking as well.
Clement Faugier is based in the charming town of Privas in the Ardèche region of France, a place renowned for its chestnut cultivation and culinary traditions.