Buckwheat

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Wheat free! Buckwheat is proof that names can be misleading. A white triangular seed with a green or tan coloured skin, it isn’t technically a grain but rather the seed of a broadleaf plant related to rhubarb. Unlike the name suggests, buckwheat contains no wheat making it a naturally gluten free grain, and so it is perfect for those choosing not to incorporate gluten into their diets. Energizing and nutritious, buckwheat is available throughout the year and can be served as an alternative to rice or made into porridge.

• Nutritional Info

  GRAMS PER SERVE	50
  SERVES PER PACK	20
  	PER SERVE	PER 100g
  ENERGY	755kJ	1510kJ
  PROTEIN	5.85g	11.7g
  FAT, TOTAL	1.35g	2.7g
  SATURATED	0.3g	0.1g
  CARBOHYDRATE	33.2g	66.4g
  SUGARS	0.7g	1.4g
  SODIUM	5.5mg	11mg

• Ingredients
  Buckwheat
• Health Benefits
  Often heralded as a superfood, it is a terrific addition to a healthy diet as it is high in protein.As well as being high in fibre to help keep you feeling fuller for longer it contains important vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, folate and niacin for the immune system, healthy red blood cells and to unlock energy from food.
• Country Of Origin
  Product of China
• Storage Instructions
  Store in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight
• How To Use
  Its soft, subtle, nutty flavour makes it a perfect accompaniment to many dishes, or an ideal base for stews, salads, soups or even breakfast cereal. To prepare, rinse and bring one part buckwheat and two parts water to the boil and then simmer for thirty minutes. The seeds double in size when cooked so one cup dry will make two cups cooked.