A versatile nutty tasting grain. Great in both sweet & savoury dishes, Can be used as an alternative to rice.
Naturally Gluten-Free
A versatile nutty tasting grain, great in both sweet & savoury dishes.
Instructions: Rinse 100g buckwheat thoroughly and bring 500ml of water to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the buckwheat to the boiling water, stir and reduce heat to a low and simmer for 20minutes until the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and drain off any excess water and stand for 10minutes. Separate the grains with a fork, season and use as instead of rice or in hearty salads.
When cooked according to instructions 40g of uncooked buckwheat weighs approximately 80g when cooked.
Typical Nutritional Information as packed
As packed Per 100g Per 40g serving
Energy(KJ) 1441 576
Protein(g) 13.2 5.3
Glycaemic carbohydrate(g) 71.5 28.6
of which total sugar(g) 3 1.2
Total fat (g) 3.4 1.4
of which saturated fat (g) 0.7 0.3
Dietary Fibre (g) 10 4
Total sodium (mg) 1 <1
Note: This product has been packed in a factory that uses tree nuts and peanuts.
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