Why Consuming Buckwheat Kasha is Beneficial For You

• Buckwheat Kasha from Food to Live is a premium quality product. It is Non-GMO Verified toasted whole groats. Our Buckwheat is Kosher, and suitable for Vegan, Sirtfood, and Vegetarian diets.

• Buckwheat - a simple grain, with an exquisite flavor. In some places, It's also known as Kasha or Grechka. The grain is delicious, low in calories, and packed with protein and fiber. It contains some essential minerals, B vitamins, Manganese, Magnesium, and more zinc than the majority of other grains.

• Slowly toasted buckwheat kernels are called Buckwheat Kasha. They are different from raw buckwheat groats in flavor, color, texture and cooking time. However, the two types of grain are very similar in nutritional value.

• Toasted Buckwheat Kasha does not require pre-soaking before cooking; in-fact it cooks fairy quick. To cook buckwheat kasha, take two parts water or broth and one part grain. Place Kasha in the pot with water, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 10-20 minutes; water needs to evaporate. Add some butter, and voila, it's ready to eat. Buckwheat tastes great both when "al dente" and when it's all mushy like porridge.

• Because of the delightful taste, buckwheat use is versatile; serve it with creamy, savory sauces as well as a side for meat or veggies. Have you tried buckwheat kasha with milk and sugar? How about pilaf-style dishes, or Kasha with mushrooms? There is just so much room to experiment.