Organic Einkorn is one of the most healthy, unique tasting, easily digestible ancient grains in existence which was planted by the first farmers 12,000 years ago and has never been genetically altered since then. It is absolutely superior in it's health benefits and tastes like no other bread. Einkorn in German means “one grain”. It get its name because it literally has a single grain attached to its stem, (while most of the other grains we use have four). It is the only variety of wheat that we use today which has not been crossed with other species and although it's not gluten free, it's weak gluten makes it easy to digest, so if you are moderately gluten sensitive or just want to reduce the amount of it in your diet, einkorn is a great alternative.
This organic ancient grain is mine and my family's favorite bread. I freshly mill the berries myself for ultimate freshness. Once you taste Einkorn no other bread compares to it in my opinion. The color is golden, the texture soft and some describe the flavor as slightly sweet and nutty.
Fun fact: Whereas modern wheat has 42 chromosomes, Einkorn has only 14!
This bread is made with 100% organic Einkorn, water, salt, wild yeast and..Nothing else! It is a delicious completely whole wheat bread.
Nutritional Benefits of Einkorn Compared To Modern Wheat:
- Einkorn is about 30% higher in protein yet its gluten structure makes it tolerable by some people with wheat sensitivities.
- Einkorn is 55% higher in riboflavin (vitamin B2) which stimulates the metabolism and assists in the digestion and absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
- Einkorn has 3 times more beta carotene (an antioxidant that plays an essential role in cell division, reproduction, bone growth, vision, skin health and strengthening the immune system).
- Einkorn is 213% higher in lutein, an antioxidant and necessary component of normal vision.
- Einkorn is also a great source of minerals with significantly higher levels than modern wheat including zinc (42% higher), manganese (76% higher), Magnesium (26% higher) potassium (37% higher) and iron (22% higher).