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Grains
Buckwheat Flour
Buckwheat flour is a gluten-free flour milled from buckwheat seeds, a pseudocereal commonly used in baking and noodles. It has an earthy, nutty flavor and is categorized here as a grain-based ingredient.
Beneficial properties
gluten-free
source of fiber
contains plant protein
rich in magnesium
provides antioxidant compounds
Nutritional highlights
Buckwheat flour provides complex carbohydrates, fiber, plant protein, magnesium, manganese, copper, and rutin and other polyphenols.
Conditions it helps with
Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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High Cholesterol
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