When buckwheat is sprouted, the structures of the seed start to break down, giving it that coveted crunch. Sprouted buckwheat is great for mueslis, granola or topping cereal and yogurt. We sprout this grain to improve its texture and decrease its very distinct flavour to something more subtle.
Grain Type: Organic Buckwheat
Grown in: Madison, Minnesota, USA
Uses: Cooked — salad, grain bowl, porridge, Toasted — granola, muesli, yogurt topping
Taste: Rich, earthy
Sprouted buckwheat is earthy, nutritious and naturally gluten-free. Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat; it is actually from a flowering fruit in the rhubarb family. It is rich in protein and essential amino acids like lysine and arginine, which many major cereal crops are deficient in.
The whole buckwheat groat goes through a slow soaking and sprouting period to enhance its texture, reduce its cook time to just 10 minutes, and make it easier to digest. Sprouting also mellows buckwheat’s distinct flavour for a lighter, subtler taste. It’s earthy flavour can be compared to hoppy beer (in fact, buckwheat is often an ingredient in gluten-free beer).
When cooked as a whole grain, sprouted buckwheat has a soft, fluffy texture that’s great for salads, grain bowls and pilafs. If you cook it a little longer it becomes an amazingly creamy porridge. We love combining it with other warm, earthy flavours like cinnamon. Sprouting breaks down the structures of the seed, giving it a light and perfectly crunchy texture. Try toasting it as a delicious addition to granolas and muselis. You can swap it 1:1 for unsprouted buckwheat. Check out our recipes page for delicious recipes, or for detailed cooking methods, read our cooking guide.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1. Rinse.
2. In medium sized pot, mix 1 part Organic Sprouted Buckwheat and 4 parts water.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Turn to LOW and simmer for 10 minutes or until desired texture is reached.
5. Strain and rinse with warm water.
You can also toast the raw buckwheat groats in the oven for a crunchy addition to granolas, trail mixes or on top of your morning cereal.
Organic Sprouted Buckwheat
After sprouting, we carefully dry the grains back down to their shelf stable moisture levels. This means you can store them as you would store unsprouted whole grains – in a cool, dry place.
Once you cook your sprouted grains, they should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Shelf Life: 2 years from production date
Our favourite way to enjoy sprouted buckwheat
In a crunchy sprouted granola with nuts and seeds
Other delicious ways to enjoy sprouted buckwheat
Michelle (verified owner) –
Love this Canadian company! The buckwheat is AMAZING, especially since it is sprouted which makes it more nutritious and bioavailable. I make granola with it and it adds the perfect crunch. I have ordered several Second Spring products and I have been beyond happy with every single one of them.
Carl (verified owner) –
Delicious crunchy buckwheat sprouts.
n (verified owner) –
delicious product delivered on time. However I don’t see any sprouts in my bag? I think maybe they sent me un sprouted ones?
secondspring (verified owner) –
All of our products are sprouted! The actual sprout may not always be visible, falling off in the drying and shipping process is the main reason. The grain itself, not the sprout is the important part of the sprouted grain.
benjekic030991 (verified owner) –
I just received a package today. I just want to make something sure, I use sprouts as is (raw) in my cereal, or salad or power puddings. I am assuming that is normal. The reason why I am asking is because the packaging mentioned only the porridge (cooked) version of how to use this. Glad I checked the website. So just confirm please and thank you.