Buckwhea kernel - 2013 new crop
High in protein (13-15%), second highest only to oats, and rich in the amino acid lysine.
Rich in carbohydrates (mainly starch).
Rich in polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid.
Contains vitamins B1, C and E.
Contains higher levels of zinc, copper, and manganese than other cereal grains, and the bioavailability of these minerals is also quite high.
High in soluble fibre.
Provides a potential source of resistant starch, as certain treatments of buckwheat starch or foods containing buckwheat increase the amount of retrograded, nondigestible starch.
A rich source of polyphenol compounds.
Contains rutin, a bioflavonoid thought to help control blood pressure and possess anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Gluten free.
Moisture: 14% Max
broken: 3% Max
Unhulled : 0.1% Max