Organic Buckwheat

What Is Organic Buckwheat?

Energising and nutritious, Buckwheat is a plant cultivated for its grain-like groats, which are small, crunchy and have a distinctly triangular appearance. It is available throughout the year and can be served as an alternative to rice or made into a porridge.

It has been a staple in eastern European diets for decades and while many people think that buckwheat is a cereal grain, it is actually a fruit seed, related to rhubarb and sorrel. This means that buckwheat doesn't produce gluten as its not closely related to wheat or other similar species!

There are various popular Buckwheat Preparations available other than Raw Buckwheat, with the most popular alternatives being Buckwheat Flour and Roasted Buckwheat (Known as Kasha)

Why Should I Get Organic Buckwheat?

Buckwheat is fast becoming a staple superfood worldwide, sharing the limelight only with Quinoa Grain, and for all the right reasons too! The protein in buckwheat is a high quality protein, containing all eight essential amino acids, including lysine. This makes Buckwheat one of few plants capable of producing a true "Complete" Protein, drawing even more similarities to Quinoa grain!

And not to be outdone by Quinoa either, Buckwheat is exceptionally nutritional, surpassing all equivalent grains, it is a very good source of manganese and a good source of copper, magnesium, dietary fibre and phosphorus.

Instructions For Use:

Rinse through a sieve until the water runs clear. Use two parts water to one part buckwheat. Cook in water with a pinch of salt for 10-15 minutes until the grains are tender.

Storage Instructions:

Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Reseal when no longer in use or move to an airtight container.

Packaging Details:

Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging.

2 kg size is packed in non-resealable packaging.

Some sizes are packed in resealable pouches.

(Some Large sizes may have non resealable packaging)

FAQ

Is organic buckwheat gluten free? Yes, buckwheat is naturally gluten free as it is a fruit seed related to rhubarb and sorrel, not a cereal grain closely related to wheat. Note that it is packed in an environment that also handles products containing gluten.

How do you cook buckwheat? Rinse the buckwheat through a sieve until the water runs clear, then cook two parts water to one part buckwheat with a pinch of salt for 10-15 minutes until the grains are tender. It can be served as an alternative to rice or made into a porridge.

Can I use buckwheat instead of rice? Yes, buckwheat can be served as an alternative to rice or made into a porridge. It has small, crunchy, triangular groats with a distinctly nutty character.

How should I store buckwheat? Store buckwheat in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Reseal the pack when no longer in use or move it to an airtight container.

What's In My Organic Buckwheat?
Ingredients: Organic Buckwheat

Allergen Information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.

Suitable for Vegan & Vegetarian diets

Country of Origin: China