Organic Tattva Buckwheat Flour is a chemical free, vegetarian product. Buckwheat is often served as a rice alternative or porridge. It is also grounded into flour, available in either light or dark forms, with the darker variety being more nutritious. Since buckwheat does not contain gluten, it is often mixed with some type of gluten-containing flour (such as wheat) for baking. Buckwheat grain is a rich source of valuable chemical compounds such as starch, protein, fat, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, fagopyritols, and flavonoids.
It is used to make pancakes, crepes and breads.When made into pancakes, puris and the like, it gives a slight brownish tinge to the dishes. It is gluten-free, a good source of fiber, and rich in minerals and various plant compounds, especially rutin.