Einkorn
Einkorn (Contains gluten)
The name “einkorn” means “single grain” due to the fact that each spikelet on the plant contains only one grain. It has a nuttier flavor than modern standard wheat and is a great alternative for standard wheat flour.
One of the first plants to be domesticated and cultivated, einkorn is the most ancient wheat. According to Syrian archaeological evidence, it may have been wild harvested as early as 30,000 years ago, but was domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago.
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Nutrition
Einkorn has a higher percentage of protein than modern red wheats and is considered more nutritious because it has also higher levels of fat, phosphorus, potassium, pyridoxine, and beta-carotene. Einkorn helps strengthen bones with its calcium content, protects your body’s cells with zinc and supports immunity with vitamin B-6 and vitamin A. It’s also an excellent source of iron, magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
Note: Weight of a cup (or partial cup) of flour varies depending upon whether it is lightly sprinkled into a measuring cup or compacted. Most recipe measurements are based on sifted flour as a way to arrive at more uniform measurement.
Gluten Content & Allergen Information
Those who are sensitive to the proteins in wheat usually have no reaction to foods prepared with einkorn flour. However, because einkorn contains gluten it is not suitable for anyone with Celiac disease or wheat allergies.
Substitutes and Alternatives to Einkorn Flour
If you’re going gluten-free, several of the alternative flours are worth considering: amaranth, brown rice, quinoa, and buckwheat all make excellent gluten-free flours.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 Cup |
| Calories | 160 |
| Total Fat 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrates 30g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 1g |
| Protein 6g |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 39mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 180mg | 4% |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Diet Compatibility
Paleo Diet
The Paleo Diet seeks to emulate the hunter-gatherer diet of our stone-age ancestors. The emphasis is on wild plants and meats similar to what ancient man would have consumed. As such, dairy products, refined sugar and processed oils are off limits. While many Paleo Diet followers also avoid grains, there is ample archaeological evidence to show that grains were part of Paleolithic era man’s diet.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Not Compatible
Mediterranean Diet
This diet seeks to emulate the diets of those living along the Mediterranean coast, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood/fish at least twice a week, limited servings of poultry, and only occasional sweets and red meat.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Compatible
Gluten-Free Diet
As the name suggests, the gluten-free diet eliminates all foods with gluten. Although most of those on a gluten-free diet are on it out of necessity—either due to severe wheat allergies or Celiac disease—many have embraced a gluten-free diet as being healthier.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Not compatible
Macrobiotic Diet
Although there are many versions of macrobiotic diets, the common thread is that they emphasize natural, whole foods, grown locally and organically. Whole grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits, seeds and nuts, and occasional seafood are all integral to the diet. Red meats, dairy, poultry, eggs and processed foods are off the menu.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Compatible
Acid Alkaline Diet
This diet aims to restore the slightly alkaline state of the body, which is believed to be ideal. By focusing on a diet high in vegetables, fruits, sprouted grains, lentils, almonds and soy products, the goal is to have a balance of 80% alkalizing foods and 20% acid forming foods.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Compatible – Einkorn Flour is considered to be of neutral acidity
Low-Carb Diet
As the name suggests, this diet focuses on reducing carbohydrates in the diet to lose weight. The theory is that by staying away from high-carb foods like pasta and bread and eating low carb, high fiber vegetables and fruits instead, your body will go into ketosis and you will lose weight. This diet is sometimes referred to as a ketogenic diet.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Compatible
Atkins Diet
The Atkins Diet is a historically popular low carb diet, instructing dieters not to worry about their calories but to monitor and minimize their intake of sugar and carbohydrates. According to Dr. Atkins, depriving the body of its primary energy sources causes the body to burn fat.
Compatibility with Einkorn Flour:
Compatible
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