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Our farm treasure BUCKWHEAT
Delicious buckwheat is returning to Central European countries, and there are great reasons for it. Firstly, because of its nutritional values – it is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fiber and phenolic compounds, and secondly, buckwheat is used to produce gluten-free food.
Many people think buckwheat is a cereal, but in reality it is a nut, belonging to the group of pseudo-cereals.
Buckwheat does not contain gluten, which distinguishes it from many cereals such as wheat.
The largest buckwheat producers are China, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. In Korea, Italy, Japan and China, buckwheat is most commonly consumed as various noodles, while in Eastern European countries like Poland, buckwheat is mainly consumed as groats.
Benefits of consuming buckwheat
- Rich in antioxidants and has high nutritional value!
- It is gluten-free! Making it suitable for people with celiac disease.
- May be beneficial in regulating blood sugar levels.
- Contains rutin, a wonderful flavonoid with potential therapeutic applications in treating Alzheimer's disease.
- It is good for the heart! Consumption can contribute to reducing hyperlipidemia and lowering blood pressure.
- It is good for the gut! Some beneficial effects may result from its positive impact on gut microflora.
- Has neuroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory effects.
- Hepatoprotective effects related to polyphenols, particularly rutin.
Buckwheat nutritional profile
We love buckwheat not only for its taste, but also because it is a "super food" full of nutrients and antioxidants!
| Nutritional value | Per 100 g | Per serving (50 g dry product) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 335 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65,3 g | 32,7 g |
| Protein | 11,1 g | 5,6 g |
| Total fat | 2 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 5,8 g | 2,9 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0,5 mg |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 230 mg |
| Magnesium | 180 mg | 90 mg |
| Iron | 3,8 mg | 1,9 mg |
| Zinc | 2,5 mg | 1,3 mg |
Other plant compounds
Rutin
Rutin is a flavonoid with strong antioxidant properties found in buckwheat, especially in its young shoots where rutin concentration is 27 times higher than in grains.
Quercetin
Quercetin is one of the important bioflavonoids present in fruits, green leafy vegetables, seeds, buckwheat and nuts. Known for anti-inflammatory and blood pressure-lowering effects.
Vitexin
Vitexin is a chemical compound found in many plants such as buckwheat. Has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, analgesic and neuroprotective effects.
D-chiro-inositol
Buckwheat contains relatively high levels of D-chiro-inositol, which has anti-hyperglycemic effects, helping to lower blood sugar levels and support diabetes control.