Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), or common buckwheat is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds and as a cover crop. The name "buckwheat" is used for several other species, such as Fagopyrum tataricum, a domesticated food plant raised in Asia. Despite its name, buckwheat is not closely related to wheat. It is not a cereal, nor is it even a member of the grass family. Buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb, and is known as a pseudocereal because its seeds' culinary use is the same as cereals, owing to their composition of complex carbohydrates.
Buckwheat, or common buckwheat, is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds and as a cover crop. The name "buckwheat" is used for several other species, such as Fagopyrum tataricum, a domesticated food plant raised in Asia. Despite the name, buckwheat is not closely related to wheat, as it is not a grass.
Peeled barley has specifically high caloric value and good taste. Modern nutritional specialists recommend overweight people and patients with intestinal tract disorders to eat peeled barley cereals and soups more often. Thanks to the high content of dietary fibers barley cereal is digested for substantially longer time than other cereals, and therefore gives a long-lasting feeling of fullness which promotes weight loss.
Semolina "Uvelka" is finely crushed wheat grains. Semolina cooks quickly, so all the nutrients are preserved in the finished dish. Semolina has a high calorie content, nutritional value and is easily digestible.
Pea is the most popular representative of the pea family. This groats are rich in proteins that contain all essential amino acids. They are readily digestible due to their good solubility in water. All elements contained in peas are good for our health. Peas are good for prevention of anemia and adiposity, they improve work of liver, kidneys and cardiovascular system.
Wheat groats have a rich content and a pleasant taste as well as an incredible health benefit. They are manufactured from durum wheat. Wheat groats are particularly valued for their bracing properties. Wheat groats are a natural source of energy for human body which makes it an essential product both of daily and healthy diet.