Buckwheat: the history

Belonging to the Polygonaceae family, buckwheat is not a cereal, and therefore does not naturally contain gluten of any kind.

Presumably it arrived in Europe from the Himalayan area in the late Middle Ages, and has spread widely, especially in Central Eastern Europe.

Buckwheat: nutritional characteristics

Rich in proteins and many of the essential amino acids, it also contains iron, zinc and selenium in good quantities.

Low in sugars, it is suitable for celiacs, those suffering from gluten intolerances and people with a tendency to diabetes.

Buckwheat: use