Organic Buckwheat (Toasted)



Also known as Kasha, this organic all natural toasted buckwheat has a delicious nutty flavor. Whole brown toasted organic buckwheat is a nutritional powerhouse and is not only great for your health, but also a nice complement to your cereal.
How to Cook Buckwheat
As a breakfast cereal: Boil 3 cups of milk or 2 1/2 cups of water. While actively boiling, stir in slowly 1/2 cup of Buckwheat. add 1/4 tsp of salt and a little butter. Continue boiling for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve hot or cold, with milk, and your favorite sweetener.
In the microwave: Boil 1 cup of water (high for 1 1/2 minutes) Add 1 tsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and 1/4 cup Buckwheat. Heat on high for 45 seconds. Set microwave to defrost and cook for 4 1/2 minutes. Spread out on a plate and cook uncovered for 2 minutes on high. Remove and fluff with a fork.
Health Benefits of Toasted Buckwheat
It is high in potassium and phosphorous and contains 50% more vitamin B than wheat. Buckwheat has the highest source of biological protein in the plant kingdom. It has over 90% of the protein value of milk solids and 80% of whole egg solids.
There are approximately 2 3/4 cups per pound.
Ratings & Reviews
love it!Miriam, Oak Ridge, TN
Works good for low glycemic dietsJohn, State College, PA
Very tasty - easy to prepare - and good for a delicate belly.John, State College, PA
Good kasha, and doesn't have lots of "powder" (probably crushed hulls that should have been sifted out) in it like another brand. Healthy and good.April, Bay Harbor Islands, FL
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Ingredients
Organic Roasted Buckwheat Kernels. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk products.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 41g (~1.4 oz.)
Amount per serving | ||
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Calories | 142 | |
Calories from Fat | 10 | |
%DV | ||
Total Fat | 1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate | 31g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugars | 0g | |
Protein | 5g | |
Vitamin A | 0% | |
Vitamin C | 0% | |
Calcium | 0% | |
Iron | 0% |
More Info
Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. It is ok to refrigerate.
Country of origin: United States
ID: 7579
Found In
Kosher (1028) Kosher Pareve (820) Gluten-free (803) Organic (346) Raw (169) Grains (77)