Description

Organic Einkorn is the earliest variety of farmed wheat.

This ancient grain is an ancestor of durum wheat. Organic Einkorn was among the first cereals cultivated and is said to have been developed over 20,000 years ago in the Middle East. It can be eaten as a whole grain or ground into a nutritious flour.

Einkorn is popular because it has a different structure to modern wheat varieties. Some people find this much easier to digest than modern wheat which has been manipulated over the years.

If you like grain salads, then Einkorn makes a great base for a range of herbs and vegetables. You can also grind einkorn down into a hearty flour which is great in rustic bread recipes. Einkorn contains gluten which makes it a great baking companion, simply use it in the place of traditional plain flour.

We also stock a range of other ancient grains

Ingredients: Organic Einkorn

Origin: Austria / Germany

Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts, milk.

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Nutritional Information

Uncooked.

Typical Nutrient Values:	Amount per 100g:
Energy	1420kj/340kcal
Fat	3.3g
of which saturates	0.5g
Carbohydrate	60.6g
of which sugars	3.1g
Fibre	9.0g
Protein	12.4g
Salt	0.025g

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Cooking Instructions

To cook Einkorn into a basic boiled grain for salad or side dishes:

Bring 1.25 litres of water to the boil
Add 250g of Einkorn
Simmer for 25 minutes – the Einkorn should be softened but still firm.

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Storage

For optimum freshness keep in a cool place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Store in a tightly sealed bag or container

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Family Tip:

Einkorn works well in a chopped salad similar to tabbouleh or slow cooked into a risotto.
If you like getting creative in the kitchen then grind the Einkorn into a flour and get baking, the options are endless.