Description

Kasha is the small, angular hulled and roasted seeds of the buckwheat plant. This version of buckwheat is widely popular in Russia, and is gaining popularity worldwide because of its hearty flavor and nutritional benefits. Kasha boasts higher levels of the essential minerals copper, iron, zinc, potassium and manganese than other cereal grains. It is also rich in protein and amino acids including lysine, as well as soluble fiber, which helps slow the rate of glucose absorption and can thus help regulate blood sugar levels.