Buckwheat Groats

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Gluten Free
Organic
Whole Grain
Vegan

No Grain. No Gain®. Our Organic Buckwheat Groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant. These soft white seeds have a mild, grassy flavor, which can be intensified by toasting the raw buckwheat groats. This gluten free grain is a great addition to soups and salads and is a must-have ingredient for classic Eastern European dishes like kasha varnishkes and potato knish. Experience Gluten Freedom® now!

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Discover buckwheat, the nutritional wonder that is a mainstay of traditional Eastern European cuisine. Buckwheat grain has a mild flavor, but roasted buckwheat groats have a delightfully intense flavor. One of the benefits of buckwheat is its versatility. Cooked buckwheat can be used like rice for salads and side dishes, or the groats can be ground into fresh flour using your own mill. Use your freshly ground buckwheat flour to create exceptional homemade soba noodles. Or make buckwheat porridge with almond milk and fruit and enjoy its nutty flavor—and essential amino acids—with breakfast!

What is buckwheat? Buckwheat groats are gluten free seeds from a plant related to rhubarb. The outer husk is pulled away and the grain-like buckwheat seeds are harvested and eaten. First cultivated in Southeast Asia thousands of years ago, in time the seed journeyed west and took root in Eastern Europe, where raw buckwheat became the star of many classic dishes. Buckwheat contains essential amino acids, making it a popular, nutritious food in many nations across the globe. Each 1/4 cup of buckwheat is a good source of high-quality protein—6 grams—and supplies 6% of your recommended daily value of iron.

While buckwheat was commonly grown in the U.S. in the 18th and 19th centuries, the crop declined in the 20th century, before it was rediscovered as a delicious, nutritious ancient grain and exploded in popularity once more. Use buckwheat groats in any recipe that calls for whole grains and delight in the unique flavor and simple nutrients of this staple grain. Be sure to explore our collection of buckwheat recipes right here on our site, including granola, salads and more!

Eating raw buckwheat is generally safe, but may cause digestive issues or increase the risk of foodborne illness.

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  • Gluten Free

    This gluten free product was handled exclusively in our dedicated gluten free facility and tested for gluten free integrity in our quality control laboratory using an ELISA Gluten Assay test.

  • Kosher

    As a continued commitment to the quality of the products we make and sell, this product has been certified Kosher by OK Kosher Certification of Brooklyn, New York.

  • Whole Grain

    This product is made with nutritious whole grain. Check the Whole Grain Stamp on the package for more information.

  • Vegan

    All Bob’s Red Mill products are vegetarian. This product is also vegan, meaning it does not include eggs, dairy or honey.

  • Organic

    This product was grown and produced using a uniform set of methods established by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program and third-party certified organic by Quality Assurance International.

  • Non-GMO Project Verified

    Bob’s Red Mill products are made without the use of bioengineering and use ingredients grown from identity preserved seeds. Currently, more than 240 of our products have been verified with the Non-GMO Project. Visit NonGMOProject.org for the full list.