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Essential Pantry Whole Grain Freekeh

1 pound bag - Turkey

Whole Grain Freekeh

Freekeh or Farik is an ancient grain. Sort of. It’s not a grain, it’s a process. A cereal food that is made from green (harvested earlier) triticum durum that is still soft when harvested.

The Farik is then sun dried and set on fire to burn the dried stalks of grain (straw) and the husks (chaff) to roast.

The wheat is then threshed (threshing is to loosen or separate the edible part) and sun-dried. This “rubbing” process is the origin of the name Farik (to rub in Arabic) or Freekeh.

Freekeh is a grain harvested earlier than other wheat. This brings a healthier, flavorful option to wheat.

Cook and eat like you would rice, quinoa, amaranth, barley, spelt or emmer. Like quinoa it has been all the rage the “new next best thing” for you. We view it as another great option and when paired with your meal it can add the twist you are looking for.

 


 

THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO HANDLES WHEAT FLOUR, SOY FLOUR, TREE NUTS, PEANUTS, CHOCOLATE (MILK), AND OTHER ALLERGENS


Reviews

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Smoky and nutty flavor
I first tried this in 2020 and loved it. I finally ordered two more in 2022; one for myself and one to give to a friend. This new batch is more smoky than the 2020 batch and contains so many tiny little stones that I never found in the early batch. Even after sifting through to remove the multitude of stones, I unfortunately discovered one too late and chipped a tooth. I won't be gifting the second bag to anyone. Not being a fan of smoke flavor, I rinsed the dry freeheh well and soaked it a few minutes before cooking with hopes of ridding some of the smoke. That helped a little. Rather disappointed with the new batch.
by Donna M