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AMARANTH

The name Amaranth hails from the Greek for "never-fading flower." Amaranth was a staple in the diets of ancient Aztecs and Incas who believed it had supernatural powers. Known by many names; Kiwicha ... more
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AMARANTH (OG)

Amaranth can be cooked as a cereal, ground into flour and used in making pastas and baked goods. It must be mixed with other flours for baking yeast breads, as it contains no gluten. Amaranth can be ... more
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BARLEY, BLACK

Known as "Purple Hulless Barley", Black Barley is originally from Ethiopia. Because the bran layer stays attached to the kernel and is edible, black barley is the only grain that can go from field to ... more
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BARLEY, GOLDEN

Barley has been cultivated for food for centuries and is the 3rd ranking cereal grain, ranking behind wheat and rice. Hulless Barley is bred and selected for its high quality and amount of protein, ... more
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BARLEY, PEARLED

Barley is an ancient grain and was one of the first domesticated crops, going back to Biblical times. A staple grain in Egypt, barley was used to make beer and bread. Barley must have its fibrous ... more
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BUCKWHEAT FLOUR

Buckwheat is a short season crop that does well on poor soils. Buckwheat is not technically a grain but is a fruit, an annual related to Rhubarb and Sorrel. Native to Central Asia, Buckwheat was ... more
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BUCKWHEAT GROATS

Buckwheat is a short season crop that does well on poor soils. Buckwheat is not technically a grain but is a fruit, an annual related to Rhubarb and Sorrel. Native to Central Asia, Buckwheat was ... more
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BULGUR, COARSE

Bulgur is a grain from the ancient Middle East; from there it spread quickly around the world. Bulgur is wheat berries that are partially hulled, steamed, then cracked and dried. Often confused with ... more
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BULGUR, FINE

Bulgur is a grain from the ancient Middle East; from there it spread quickly around the world. Bulgur is wheat berries that are partially hulled, steamed, then cracked and dried. Often confused with ... more
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FARRO

Farro, also known as Emmers Wheat, is one of the first crops domesticated in the Near East. An ancient grain, Farro fed the Mediterranean and Near Eastern populations for years! Now considered a ... more
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FLAX SEED, BROWN

The seeds of the Flax plant have been a source of food and medicine since ancient times. Used as provisions in Asia and Europe since at least 6000 BCE, the plant’s brown seeds were commonly used ... more
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FLAX SEED, GOLDEN

The seeds of the Flax plant have been a source of food and medicine since ancient times. Used as provisions in Asia and Europe since at least 6000 BCE, the plant’s seeds were commonly used to ... more
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GOLDEN HARVEST PASTA BLEND

This strikingly colorful blend will add interest to any plate presentation. Golden Harvest Blend combines some of our favorite pasta, legume and grain choices to create a versatile side that ... more
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GOLDEN QUINOA, (OG)

Although Quinoa (Keen-wah) is new to the American market it was a widely used grain by the Incas and has been grown in the Andes for centuries. The Quechua name for Quinoa translates as "The Mother ... more
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GOURMET LEGUME PASTA BLEND

Chieftain's Gourmet Legume Pasta Blend is a pleasure for even the most discerning palate. Colorful and rich with plenty of texture this blend offers maximum flavor and an exceptional plate ... more
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KAMUT, (OG)

This ancient relative of modern durum wheat, Kamut is a non-hybrid grain; two to three times the size of common wheat. The history is interesting: in 1949 a U.S. airman acquired 36 kernels, from a ... more
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KANIWA

Kañiwa (Kahn ee wah) is a small dark nutritious grain with an amazingly high protein content. Touted as a valuable life support crop, this small grain from the high Andes is grown successfully ... more
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KASHA

Sorrel. Native to Central Asia, Buckwheat was introduced to Europe at the end of the middle ages. The word Buckwheat is said to come from the Anglo-Saxon words boc (beech) and whoet (wheat) because ... more
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MILLET SEED

Millet, a seed of an annual grass, is one the oldest foods known to humans. Native to Africa and Asia, Millet has been used as a staple food source for thousands of years. Millet is a tall annual ... more
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MIX, NINE GRAIN

As Americans realize the importance of whole foods in their diets, whole grains are becoming more popular. Studies show that whole grains lower the risk of many chronic diseases. Even the ... more
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MIX, SEVEN GRAIN

As Americans realize the importance of whole foods in their diets, whole grains are becoming more popular. Studies show that whole grains lower the risk of many chronic diseases. Even the ... more
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OAT GROATS, STEEL-CUT

Steel-cut Oats are whole grain groats which have been cut into two or three pieces making them less processed than rolled oats. Steel-cut Oats are also known as Course-cut, Pinhead, Scotch or Irish ... more
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QUINOA

Although Quinoa (Keen-wah) is new to the American market it was a widely used grain by the Incas and has been grown in the Andes for centuries. The Quechua name for Quinoa translates as "The Mother ... more
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QUINOA, BLACK

Although Quinoa (Keen-wah) is new to the American market it was a widely used grain by the Incas and has been grown in the Andes for centuries. The Quechua name for Quinoa translates as "The Mother ... more
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QUINOA, RED

Although Quinoa (Keen-wah) is new to the American market it was a widely used grain by the Incas and has been grown in the Andes for centuries. The Quechua name for Quinoa translates as "The Mother ... more
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QUINOA, RED AND BLACK BLEND

Although Quinoa (Keen-wah) is new to the American market it was a widely used grain by the Incas and has been grown in the Andes for centuries. The Quechua name for Quinoa translates as "The Mother ... more
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RYE BERRIES

Rye is a grass and is closely related to barley and wheat. Recognized in the past as a weed, it was not domesticated until the 4th Century B.C. Rye Berries are the grain of Rye with only the hull ... more
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SEMOLINA FLOUR

Semolina (she-muh-LEE-nuh) is the roughly milled endosperm of Durum Wheat. The endosperm contains the gluten protein that gives hard wheat its unique properties for making good pasta. Semolina is most ... more
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SPELT

Spelt was an important wheat species in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. Spelt is closely related to common wheat and was grown in the ancient near east over 9000 years ago. ... more
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SPELT FLOUR, WHITE

Spelt was an important wheat species in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. Spelt is closely related to common wheat and was grown in the ancient near east over 9000 years ago. ... more
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TEFF, BROWN

Teff is the seed of a fine stemmed, tufted annual grass. The significant characteristic of Teff is the small size of this seed. The word Teff is thought to have been derived from the Amharic word ... more
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WHEAT BERRIES, HARD RED

Wheat is one of the most well-known and nutritious grains. One of the world's largest cereal-grass crops, Wheat is second only to rice. Unlike other cereal grains, Wheat contains a relatively high ... more
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WHEAT BERRIES, SOFT WHITE

Wheat is one of the most well-known and nutritious grains. One of the world's largest cereal-grass crops, Wheat is second only to rice. Unlike other cereal grains, Wheat contains a relatively high ... more
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WHITE RICE FLOUR

This soft feathery flour is made from regular white rice. The husk of the rice or paddy is removed and the raw rice is then ground to form a powder also known as rice flour. Rice flour has a smooth ... more