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Einkorn

Einkorn is an ancient hulled wheat that traces back to early farming cultures in the Fertile Crescent and is used today in rustic breads, pasta, porridge and baking where a nutty, slightly sweet flavor is desired. It is valued in artisanal and traditional cuisines for its firm texture and distinctive taste. Nutritionally, Einkorn is higher in fiber than many modern refined wheats, providing about 10g of fiber per 100g, and delivers more protein than many other cereals, making it useful for adding structure and nutrition to baked goods. It also supplies several trace minerals that whole grains typically contain. From a health perspective, einkorn is often considered a more nutrient-dense, less-processed grain choice: it offers good fiber and mineral content and a useful protein contribution for a cereal, though like other wheat varieties its amino-acid profile is not the same as animal proteins and it contains gluten, so it’s best as part of a varied diet.

Vegan · Lactose free · Unprocessed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A+

Excellent

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

340 kcal

17% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

14 g

28% RDI

Fat

2.5 g

0.5g sat fat

Carbs

70 g

25% RDI

Sugar

2.5 g

5% RDI

Fiber

10 g

33% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A+ · 8.6 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Einkorn healthy?

Yes, Einkorn is very healthy with a Health Grade of A+. It is a good source of dietary fiber (10g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Einkorn?

Einkorn is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Einkorn lactose free?

Yes, Einkorn is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Einkorn?

100g of Einkorn contains 340 kcal, 14g protein, 70g carbohydrates, 2.5g fat, and 10g fiber.

Q.04Is Einkorn vegan?

Yes, Einkorn is vegan.

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