Holds excellent potential for use in starch applications. Manufactured from the outer aleurone layer of the buckwheat groat. Used in pancakes, bread machine mixes, and bakery applications. Groats Groats are actually the dehulled buckwheat seed. This product adds texture to breads, and can be served as a side dish in place of potatoes and rice.
Groats make an excellent pilaf.
Grits A coarse granulated product manufactured from buckwheat groats. Make an excellent porridge. Utilized in darker Asian noodles, and also in pancake mixes. A popular side dish in ethnic foods. These 3 products offer excellent market potential for increasing the utilization of buckwheat as a food ingredient.