Buckwheat Flakes Organic

Origin of Buckwheat

Buckwheat flakes come from the buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), a plant that flourishes in countries around the world. Buckwheat has white to pink flowers. Buckwheat can be used for breakfast, is suitable for baking biscuits, contains many carbohydrates and is easy to digest. It is thought that buckwheat has its origins in China and there was first grown around 1000 BC. In the 15th century Europe was also acquainted with buckwheat.

Processing Buckwheat Flakes

The hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant are first well washed and placed on trays. Then the seeds germinate under controlled temperature and humidity for 24 to 48 hours, or until the germ is fully developed. These developed germs are moved to different trays and dried at a maximum temperature of 42 °C for a further 24 hours. The seeds are then crushed into buckwheat flakes and cooled for packaging.

Healthy properties of Buckwheat Flakes

The Organic buckwheatflakes contain many nutrients and enzymes. Buckwheat has a unique balanced protein composition, comprising 11-15% of the seed. It contains lysine, an essential amino acid that is rarely found in most protein cereals.

Where do I purchase buckwheat flakes?

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