Teff Seed Brown
Brown Teff seed is an ancient wholefood superfood and is actually a grass seed.Teff grains are the smallest in the world, and are a powerhouse of nutrients.
Teff takes the lead of all grains in terms of calcium content. With one cup of teff equalling about 1/3 a cup of cooked spinach in calcium content.
A newly found marvel about teff, is that it's high in resistant starch, a newly-discovered type of dietary fiber that can benefit blood-sugar management, weight control, and colon health. It’s estimated that 20-40% of the carbohydrates in teff are resistant starches. A gluten-free grain with a mild flavor, teff is a healthy and versatile ingredient for many gluten-free products.
Available in brown and ivory, Teff Seed is fast cooking and is often used to make highly nutritious porridge, can be used in a similar way to quinoa in savoury dishes, or added to vegan burgers to increase the nutritional profile.
Originating in Ethiopia, and with it's technical name being Eragrostis tef which translates to 'love grass'‘lost’ which relates to the tiny size of the seed, very similar to Poppy Seed.
This product has been independently tested and certified gluten free. 