{"id":164653,"date":"2022-09-16T12:53:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T07:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162692"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:33:42","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-besan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-besan\/","title":{"rendered":"Besan: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Besan<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Besan<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Besan for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Besan?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Besan<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Besan<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBesan plays a major role in Indian cooking and is used in preparing different dishes across the country. Besan is prepared by grounding dried chickpeas into a fine powder which is a good source of proteins, fibre, essential amino acids and carbohydrates. Besan (chickpea) scientific name is Cicer arietinum L. <\/em>and common ingredient in the kitchen. India, Turkey, Iran, USA, Mexico, Myanmar, Australia, Pakistan and Canada are the major producers of chickpea in which India stands top1<\/a><\/sup>.^{<\/sup>Let us discuss more besan and its importance in day to day life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Besan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Besan or chickpea flour is a rich source of carbohydrates, fibre, sugars and proteins. It also contains plenty of minerals and vitamins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 57.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins:<\/strong> 22.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 6.69 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 10.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 10.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy:<\/strong> 387 kcal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Iron:<\/strong> 4.86 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 45 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 166 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous:<\/strong> 318 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 64 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 846 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 2.81 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.912 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 8.3 \u03bcg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 1.6 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Vitamins:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin B1<\/strong><\/a>: 0.486 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2<\/strong><\/a>: 0.106 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3<\/strong><\/a>: 1.76 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5<\/strong><\/a>: 0.606 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6<\/strong><\/a>: 0.492 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/strong><\/a>: 437 \u03bcg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Mixing besan in bakery product dough! It is possible to produce bakery products with high nutritional values by using besan in bread recipes 7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Besan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The properties of Besan are given as follows.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may show antioxidant property\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help in weight management\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show the easy moment in bowel function\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help reduce blood cholesterol\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help lower blood pressure\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-diabetic property 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Besan for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The variety of nutrients and phytochemicals may show potential uses against many disease conditions. Below are some potential uses of besan reported by animal and lab studies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Besan for Heart Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Besan contains^{<\/sup>a^{<\/sup>high amount of dietary fibre which may help lower the total cholesterol levels in the blood. The reduction in the total cholesterol levels may help in preventing heart diseases. Maintaining chickpeas in our regular diet may help in reducing blood pressure due to its high PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids)}}1<\/a><\/sup>. However, large scale human trials are required to support the use of besan against heart diseases in humans. Therefore, you must adhere to the doctor\u2019s treatment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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