Organic Hulled Buckwheat

Hulled buckwheat is a popular seed (yes seed ,not grain) in both the east and west thought to have originated in China and the Himalayas. It is a pale greenish white heart shaped seed with a mild nutty flavour that is super packed with nutrition. These days buckwheat is a favourite amongst may vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free eaters alike due to it being a high source of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – all with relatively few calories and practically no fat. Hulled buckwheat is traditionally used as a porridge or toasted as a crunchy addition to cereals and or baking.

Recipe Ideas:

Try making delicious buckwheat porridge topped with your favourite berries and a sprinkle of our Loving Earth Organic Buckini’s OR  get creative with buckwheat in a salad. Buckwheat Tabbouleh is a delicious gluten free alternative to traditional tabbouleh and has a gorgeous nutty flavour.

Hulled buckwheat is also delicious toasted or activated – Learn more.

Interesting Facts about Buckwheat:

Buckwheat is processed into groats (another term used for hulled buckwheat), flour and pasta, or used in buckwheat tea.

Discarded hulls of buckwheat are used as fillers for the pillows.

Buckwheat is an annual plant which means that it completes its life cycle in one year.