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Energy
340 kcal · 17% DV target
Freekeh is an ancient Levantine grain made from young green durum wheat that is parched and rubbed to create a distinctively smoky, nutty profile.
Because it is harvested while the grain is still young and 'milky,' freekeh retains a higher proportion of dietary fibre and resistant starch (carbohydrates that escape digestion in the small intestine) compared to mature wheat.
It has a lower glycemic index than many refined grains, meaning it causes a slower, more gradual rise in blood glucose levels which can help with sustained energy.
One study found that the green harvest preserves higher levels of lutein (a carotenoid plant pigment associated with eye health) than is typically found in fully ripened wheat.
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
340 kcal · 17% DV target
10.7 g · 21% DV target
64.3 g · 23% DV target
11.0 g · 39% DV target
1.40 mg · 9% DV target
30.0 μg · 25% DV target
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Store in a cool, dark place to preserve the oils.
Applies to cooked freekeh.
As a hardy ancient grain, it often requires fewer synthetic inputs than modern intensive wheat.
The name comes from the Arabic 'faraka,' meaning 'to rub,' referring to the process of rubbing the burnt husks off the roasted green wheat kernels.