So buckwheat doesn’t actually contain wheat. A pseudo-cereal grain, buckwheat is in fact a fruit seed! As if this health stuff wasn’t confusing enough right.
- A source of protein; 11-14g of protein per 100g serving.
- Buckwheat is a valuable crop for cultivation in today’s climate, as it grows well even in acidic and under-fertilized soil.
- Gluten free
- Soba noodles are made with buckwheat – choose 100% buckwheat where possible, otherwise wheat grain is mixed in.
- A source of B-complex vitamins.