Buckwheat, Hulled Organic 500g

Originating thousands of years ago in China, buckwheat has been a part of the diets of many Asian and European cultures for many years. It is used to make Japan’s beloved soba noodles, delicious gallettes in France and blinis in Russia. Contrary to its name, buckwheat has nothing to do with wheat. It is actually a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel. It is therefore a gluten-free product that is safe to consume for those who have gluten intolerance or unable to consume wheat.

A heavyweight in nutrition, each tiny seed is packed with the beneficial antioxidant flavanoids, including rutin, which may help protect against bad cholesterol and heart disease. It contains all the essential amino acids plus vital complex carbohydrates as well as iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, calcium and plenty of dietary fibre. 

HOW TO USE

Activate your own buckwheat by soaking it in water for 12 hours or overnight then dehydrating at a low temperature.

To make groat porridge, use 1 cup of buckwheat groats per 2 cups of water. Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add buckwheat and a pinch of salt. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain any remaining water.

• Perfect in salads, soups and as a side dish.
• Mill to make your own buckwheat flour.
• Use it to make noodles.
• Use hulled buckwheat in raw food recipes for energy bars and balls.
• Use as a deliciously crunchy base to homemade granola, mixed in with other nuts, seeds, dried fruits and a sweetener of choice, such as honey or maple syrup.
• Roasting buckwheat before cooking creates an earthier, nuttier taste and aroma.

INGREDIENTS

100% Certified Organic Hulled Buckwheat

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving size: 50g

	Avg qty per serve	Avg qty per 100g
Energy	745kJ	1490kJ
Protein	5.4g	10.8g
Fat, Total	1.0g	1.9g
-saturated	0.5g	1.0g
Carbohydrates	36.4g	72.8g
-sugars	1.5g	3.0g
Sodium	4.0mg	8.0mg

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Product of China / Packed in New Zealand

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Shelf Life: Up to 12 months when stored as above. Please see Best Before date.

ALLERGENS

No known allergens.

While we do everything we can to avoid cross contamination, all products from The Health Shop are packed and stored in area that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and cereals containing gluten. So, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that any products we sell contain none of these allergens.