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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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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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Looking to add color to your restaurant menu? Our Purple Barley is a nutritious and colorful addition to use as a side, in soups or chowders. ... more
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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 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 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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TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE - Tentative Arrival 5-31-13 Bulgur is a grain from the ancient Middle East; from there it spread quickly ... more
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Most of us are familiar with the little "Chia Pets" but lesser known are the nutritious seeds used to grow them. This high energy endurance food contains the highest plant source of ... more
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Most of us are familiar with the little "Chia Pets" but lesser known are the nutritious seeds used to grow them. This high energy endurance food contains the highest plant source of ... more
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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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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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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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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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Freekeh is a 100 percent natural and highly nutritious grain that is making its way onto menus nation wide! Freekeh which means "rubbed one" in Ancient Aramaic, is a natural wheat that is harvested ... more
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Cracked Freekeh is a 100% all natural grain that's harvested while still soft, young, and green. This results in a highly nutritious grain that is then parched giving it a slightly smoky aroma and ... more
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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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Job’s Tears (Coixseed)is a uniquely shaped and colorful heirloom grain that originated in Asia and Africa. Job’s Tears is named so because of the teardrop shape it portrays and is one of ... more
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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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 is an ancient heirloom grain and the Quinoa that Chieftain provides is not genetically modified or a hybrid. Cleaned by a unique washing method and not polished, our whole grain Quinoa is an ... more
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Quinoa Blend is a mixture of our red quinoa, black quinoa and golden quinoa. This colorful blend of quinoas contains more protein than any other grain and is considered a complete protein due to its ... more
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Quinoa Flakes are a great way to start the day. This gluten free alternative is popular as a substitute for rolled oats in breakfast applications. They tend to look like rolled oats when raw but after ... more
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TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE - Tentative Arrival 7-2-13 Puffed Quinoa is prepared from quinoa that has been dried, cleaned and toasted. ... more
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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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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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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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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 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 (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 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 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 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 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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Chefs looking for texture, contrast and flavor will find this golden colored grain an asset to their menus. Grano is an ancient grain that carries a mild, pasta-like flavor. Grano, which means "grain" ... more
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