Is Buckwheat Gluten-Free?

Despite its name, buckwheat is a delicious wheat-free pseudo-grain that makes an excellent addition to any gluten-free pantry

Buckwheat is a flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family, including sorrel and rhubarb. Buckwheat seeds are prepared much like a grain but are considered a pseudo-grain, as they aren't a member of the grass family, such as grains like wheat, oats, or teff.

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Like many food products, buckwheat groats and flour are still susceptible to cross-contamination when processed on shared equipment.

How To Use Buckwheat Groats

– Cook buckwheat groats like you would quinoa by rinsing and then simmering in water until tender. – Make your own buckwheat flour by blending raw buckwheat groats to a fine powder. – Use buckwheat instead of oats for your morning porridge. – Mix buckwheat groats into a simmering chili to add texture and nutrition.

How To Use Buckwheat Flour

– Buckwheat flour is most well known for its use in breakfast fare, like buckwheat pancakes – Mix it into a blend of other gluten-free flours to add the unique flavor profile that buckwheat provides. – Use it to make savory baked goods like gluten-free sandwich bread, pizza crust, or naan.

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