Indeed, buckwheat is gluten free. But the reason buckwheat comes under the gluten-free banner may surprise you.
In spite of its name, buckwheat has very little in common with ‘wheat’ at all. Rather, it’s a grain-like seed that falls into the pseudocereal family alongside quinoa and amaranth. What’s more, not only is buckwheat a delicious gluten-free option for many, it’s also very nutritious. For its size buckwheat packs a lot in and is considered one of the most nutritious gluten free options out there. Inside you’ll find a decent amount of fibre, some protein, and a considerable amount of minerals, the most abundant being manganese, copper, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Compared to other pseudocereals - and gluten-containing options like wheat - buckwheat takes the gold when it comes to mineral content. That’s good news for celiac’s or anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity because buckwheat is widely available with a handful of varieties to choose from, including as raw groats, toasted groats, flour, noodles and more.
Convenient, nutritious and delicious; what more could you ask of a breakfast cereal? Made from gluten free wholegrains and protein-rich legumes, Orgran’s O’s provide lasting nourishment. Buckwheat is the star of the show with its impressive nutrition profile. And, like the crown on a champion competitor, a delicious maple flavouring transforms this robust cereal into the shining star of breakfast cereals.
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Gluten free pasta doesn’t have to be bland and beyond nutritional-value. These Buckwheat Spirals from Orgran boast an earthy, slightly nutty flavour and a long list of nutrients that conveniently hold their own agains the boiling pot. With a flavour that pairs with any Italian sauce you can conjure and an al dente texture, these spirals make the perfect pasta dish.
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Certified organic with every ounce of buckwheat’s famed nutrients, these hulled buckwheat groats are as honestly good. The ultimate gluten-free pantry staple, these groats are high in nutrition and provide a satisfying crunch when eaten raw, act as a deliciously nutty rice substitute, and deliver a unique flavour when sprouted and used in salads.
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Mill them for an easy gluten-free flour, make a warming gluten free porridge or whiz into your morning smoothie; however you enjoy them, these premium-quality organic raw buckwheat groats are the gluten-free super grain you didn’t know you’d been searching for. GMO and preservative free, they’re as pure as they come.
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