What Is Organic Buckwheat Flour? 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 Flour? Commonly used in pancakes, buckwheat flour is a high fibre, high protein alternative to white flour. It surpasses white flour in all respects and If you cannot tolerate gluten, buckwheat flour can take the place of wheat flour in most (if not all) of your recipes! This is why 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! Instructions For Use: Use 25-50% buckwheat flour in pancakes and quick breads, 25% will give mild buckwheat flavour, 50% will be more assertive. As a coating for meat or other protein before frying or baking. Makes great pliable wraps, Blini, Russian yeast raised pancakes, French savoury crepes or galette. Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Packaging Details: Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Paper Packaging - Non-resealable. What's In My Organic Buckwheat Flour? Ingredients: Organic Buckwheat Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold. Country of Origin: United Kingdom Nutritional Information Typical Values Per 100g Energy 1516kj / 362kcal Protein 10.8g Fat 2.7g - Of Which Saturates 0.5g Carbohydrates 69.9g - Of Which Sugars 2.0g Salt 0.003g Fibre 5.6g
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