Can I include buckwheat in my gluten-free diet?
Good news. In spite of its name, buckwheat is totally unrelated to wheat and other gluten-containing cereals.
Buckwheat, in fact, belongs to rhubarb family. (An under-appreciated tart vegetable that deserves more recognition, we think.) The seeds of the buckwheat plant are sold either ground into flour or made into flakes. Because of its nutty flavor, Buckwheat is often mixed with other gluten-free flours in baking. Sometimes it is sold crushed and hulled — usually under the name of Buckwheat Groats, although it is also known as Saracen Corn.
Although pure buckwheat flour is gluten-free, some brands of buckwheat flour may be mixed with wheat flour, so it’s important to check on the label to ensure it’s free from contamination and appropriate for your gluten-free diet.
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Anyone know of a brand of gluten-free syrup for my buckwheat pancakes, which I love, love, love!
January 9th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Since buckwheat is also known as saracen corn. Is it a corn? I am sensitive to corn and my Dr said not to eat buckwheat, I wonder if that is why?
January 16th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Log Cabin Country Kitchen Syrup. Aunt Jemima syrups are gluten-free.
January 25th, 2009 at 9:48 am
being a northeasterner – I can’t recommend anything other than maple syrup (which of course, is GF)
February 16th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
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February 22nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Hi, I can
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