It is a cereal different from the others !. It is a seed that many call black buckwheat. It is an excellent food, since its protein content is high, compared to other cereals. With 14% protein content , and contains all the essential amino acids.

Buckwheat also contains many vitamins. In fact, it has many B-complex vitamins , which are usually found in animal foods, it is rich in fat-soluble vitamin E and K. Folic acid , but also several minerals: Calcium , iron , copper , manganese , magnesium , potassium , selenium , but also zinc . Also due to its low glycemic index , it helps in losing weight.

Buckwheat does not contain gluten , so it is loved by those who are intolerant to it ( Celiac disease ). Buckwheat, due to its richness in fiber and complex carbohydrates , is good for people with high cholesterol, as it helps reduce it. However, it can also be used freely by people with diabetes, as it stabilizes blood sugar levels .

Buckwheat is not a cereal and therefore not related to wheat (despite its name). Buckwheat flour is a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. It is a versatile pseudo-cereal and the flour it produces from grinding its seeds is especially good for making pancakes and cookies, breads and even noodles if you want to experiment.

Way of use:

Buckwheat flour can be used as an alternative to wheat flour. Because it is gluten free, you may want to combine it with ingredients such as egg, tapioca flour or xanthan gum. You can also mix buckwheat with stronger flours, such as potato starch.

Buckwheat flour can be used to make excellent gluten-free pancakes. Just make a batter using buckwheat flour, egg, milk and a pinch of salt. Leave the dough to stand in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, then pour a small amount into a small lightly greased non-stick pan and fry.

You can also use buckwheat flour to make buckwheat pasta, if you know how to make it simply by replacing wheat flour with it.

Nutritional Information per 100gr. :

Energy 1513kJ / 357kcal
Fat: 2gr
of which saturated: 0gr
Carbohydrates: 72gr
of which sugars: 0gr
Protein: 10gr
Fiber: 5.60gr
Salt: 0.005gr

Ingredients: Buckwheat * of biological origin

Country of origin: China