{"product_id":"organic-buckwheat-roasted-500g","title":"Organic Buckwheat Roasted 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted buckwheat (kasha) is the toasted, amber-coloured form of buckwheat groats — the version traditional in Eastern European, Russian, and Jewish cooking for centuries. These certified organic roasted buckwheat from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e have a distinctive deep, toasty, almost coffee-like flavour that develops during the roasting process, and a firmer texture that holds up beautifully as a side dish or in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all buckwheat, kasha provides \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete plant protein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erutin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is naturally gluten-free. The roasting process does not significantly change the nutritional profile but dramatically transforms the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook in a 1:2 ratio for 10–15 minutes. Use as a side dish in place of rice or couscous. Classic in Eastern European kasha varnishkes (with bow-tie pasta and onions). Use in stuffings, pilafs, and warm grain salads. Excellent with mushrooms, onions, and dill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Kasha with Mushrooms \u0026amp; Onions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fry 2 large sliced onions in butter until golden (15–20 mins). Add 200g sliced chestnut mushrooms and cook 5 minutes. Meanwhile cook 200g roasted buckwheat in 400ml vegetable stock for 12 minutes. Combine with the onion-mushroom mixture, season generously with salt, pepper, and fresh dill. Serve as a side dish or stir through cooked pasta (kasha varnishkes). A deeply comforting Eastern European classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g (dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1456 kJ \/ 343 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete plant protein, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and rutin. Naturally gluten-free. Same nutritional profile as unroasted buckwheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Roasted Buckwheat (Kasha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kasha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKasha is the Eastern European name for roasted buckwheat groats. It has been a dietary staple in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Jewish Ashkenazi cooking for centuries. The roasting gives it a deeply savoury, nutty flavour that raw buckwheat lacks — making it more of a standalone side dish than a neutral grain base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs roasted buckwheat gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — all buckwheat is naturally gluten-free, roasted or otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use roasted and unroasted buckwheat interchangeably?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot for flavour — they taste very different. Use unroasted for mild, neutral applications (porridge, grain bowls, flour). Use roasted when you specifically want the deep, toasty kasha flavour as a savoury side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49215379570940,"sku":"JNO3076","price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN43_large_59bc2ea4-19be-46e2-994f-ad6fbc772944.jpg?v=1781959768","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-buckwheat-roasted-500g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}