# Milled Acorn Flour This Gluten-Free Flour Comes from Acorns By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-flour References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/the-latest-glutenfree-option-acorn-flour-food-news-212525) & [npr.org](http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/10/24/358527018/nutritious-acorns-dont-have-to-just-be-snacks-for-squirrels) The [gluten-free diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildgrain) might seem like it's taken over the world, it's true, but if you want to join in on the craze, you should definitely try [gluten-free flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-flour) made from acorns. Yes, acorns. Though most commonly known as nourishment for squirrels, acorns have been widely enjoyed by humans throughout history. New York-based arborist Bill Logan explains, "There's a lot of references in ancient Greek literature to [the] acorn." The acorn also pops up in historical reference everywhere from Russia to Southeast Asia. Today, the acorn has been surpassed by the walnut and hazelnut, but it's looking for its comeback. The acorn is easy to harvest, but slightly more difficult to prepare. To ensure it's edible, you must soak it to remove the astringent tannins it contains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gluten-free Flour:** Opportunity to explore and innovate gluten-free flour made from natural, sustainable acorn source. - **Nostalgia Foods:** Develop food products that pays homage to historical foods such as acorn flour, but with modern twist. - **Sustainable Food:** Opportunity to promote food sustainability through the use of acorn flour that is easy to harvest and prepare. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Acorn flour can be produced and used in various food products that are marketed for its gluten-free and sustainable qualities. - **Health and Wellness:** Acorn flour can be marketed as a healthy and natural alternative to wheat flour due to its gluten-free and nutrient-dense properties. - **Agriculture:** Opportunity to explore farming and production of acorns as a sustainable crop for the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Flour Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arva-flour-mills.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Baking Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour.md) - [Whole Oat Baking Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quaker-oat-flour.md) - [Gluten-Free Flour Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-flour-blend.md) - [African Heritage Grain Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-grain-crackers.md) - [High-Quality Organic Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-flours.md) - [Allergen-Free Egg Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardent-mills.md) - [Upcycled Grapeseed Flours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapeseed-flour.md) - [Gluten-Free Nut Pie Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-pie-crusts.md)