BUCKWHEAT

The versatile buckwheat is an incredibly undemanding and resilient plant, because it can withstand very bad conditions, bad soil or drought. It is better at getting minerals from the soil than other crops and it does not require additional mineral fertilizers or pesticides. Buckwheat boasts a high nutritional value.

Its advantages and health benefits:

Buckwheat contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals. In it we can find especially vitamins of the B group and minerals, such as magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper. Due to its high content of essential amino acids, it is considered one of the best vegetable sources of proteins, a wealth of fibbers will especially delight those with digestive problems.

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Buckwheat flour 1kg
Buckwheat flour 1kg

4,38 €

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Buckwheat flour 2kg
Buckwheat flour 2kg

8,76 €

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Buckwheat grits 0.5kg
Buckwheat grits 0.5kg

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Buckwheat groats 1kg
Buckwheat groats 1kg

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Buckwheat groats

We get the buckwheat groats from husked buckwheat seeds, that have a specific taste of nuts.

Buckwheat groats is very useful in the kitchen, because we can use it to prepare main dishes, desserts, prepare it as a side dish or add it to soups, salads. It can be eaten cooked or baked.

The preparation is very simple – we cook it in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes.

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Buckwheat flour

We grind our well dried buckwheat seed in a special mill into buckwheat flour or groat. Buckwheat flour is ground with the slow friction of two stones – with such a procedure we keep all of the nutrients, aromas and the rich flavour of buckwheat.

Buckwheat flour looks darker and has a pleasant sweet flavour, which reminds a bit on nuts. In cooking we can use it as a substitute for other flours or as an addition to various dishes.

Culinary use:

We can use it to make excellent dishes, such as bread, pockets, spoonbread, pizza dough, even pancakes.

Because buckwheat flour doesn’t contain any gluten you have to steam if beforehand or mix it with wheat flour or some other flour (in case of gluten intolerance). After all, even a small addition of its flour gives the distinct smell and taste of buckwheat.

Buckwheat grits

Unfortunately it is not yet so widespread, buckwheat grits can fully replace the one from wheat and can also be used to make dumplings and semolina cake with fruit.

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Did you know?
  • Most people think that buckwheat is a wheat, but that is incorrect. It is in the fagopyrum genus and could almost be considered as fruit, because it is related to rhubarb.
  • It doesn’t contain gluten and is therefore suitable for patients with coeliac disease and for all, who would like to avoid gluten in their diet.
  • Its hulls are highly valued as filling of upholstery.
Storing

In order to preserve all the quality nutrients in the flour, groats and groat, and to extend its expiration date, proper storage is of utmost importance. Flour can be stored without a problem in the refrigerator, especially if we only use it from time to time or in the summer months. We usually store it in a well closed container in a cool and dry space.

To further prevent insects from infesting it we can put a laurel leaf into the closet or directly into the bag.