‘Freekeh Inside’: A Super Grain with a Super Potential

Lutfi utilized his extensive engineering background to develop a time and labor-friendly method of producing freekeh in order to make widespread production possible. The process, which took three years to perfect, is entirely natural and involves immobilizing the enzymes in the grain without cooking it.

‘Freekeh Inside’: A Super Grain with a Super Potential
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

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“Managing Director Tony Lutfi says the hard work is finally paying off, with Greenwheat Freekeh emerging as a tasty alternative for consumers wishing to replace rice and pasta as a result of CSIRO studies confirming its high nutritional value.”

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Greenwheat Freekeh featured in major grain industry publication
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Freekeh
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 small pomegranate
• 400 g can lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄3 cup currants
• 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
• juice of 1⁄2 lemon
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

See the full recipe and video here

Jewelled Freekeh Salad featured on Channel 9′s Today Show
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently featured Freekeh on their website. Vandana R. Sheth, Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, was impressed with the health and nutritional properties of Freekeh compared to other grains: “It is higher in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and lower in glycemic index”.

They also mention some other health benefits of Freekeh;

• Weight loss: Freekeh is very high in fibre and high in protein, so you can consume less and feel full. Fibre-rich diets have been linked to lower body weight.
• Eye health: The antioxidants in Freekeh have been associated with the prevention of age-related degeneration and may help promote eye health.
• Digestive health: The high fibre content in Freekeh may lower the risk of developing diverticular disease and prevent constipation.

These benefits are backed up by data collected by the CSIRO and others, you can find more information on our Health and Nutrition page.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recognizes Health Benefits of Freekeh
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

“Greenwheat Freekeh has perfected the technology that harvests the grain at its nutritional peak and then scorches it, using only fire and oxygen, away from the contaminants found on the ground. This means you get a product that’s pure and clean, and brings complex flavors and unsurpassed nutrition to the plate.”

Greenwheat Freekeh distributor Indian Harvest showcases Freekeh in their recipe of the month. Get the recipe and a free sample of Freekeh: http://www.indianharvest.com/recipe-of-the-month/july2012

Indian Harvest Boutique Recipe of the Month – Greenwheat Freekeh Veggie Burgers
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

Freekeh salad is a simple, healthy meal with many possible variations. You can expand the recipe and include whatever vegetables you have in the fridge. It can be used as a side-dish or even as a main, perhaps served with flatbread. This is our version. Serves 4-6.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked Freekeh (whole or cracked grain)
• 6 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium continental cucumber, diced
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 small red capsicum, finely sliced
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/4 cup chopped mint

Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp. French mustard
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• freshly ground pepper
• salt to taste

 “grains cooked well are a meal of the epic variety and perhaps more importantly, proof that you can make something to eat without slaughter”

Freekeh Salad Recipe
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

Immature freekeh not only has built-in fire resistance, it also has higher nutritional value than mature wheat. Loaded with protein, vitamins, minerals, and a low glycemic index to boot, freekeh’s granola factor compares to that of superfoods like quinoa and amaranth. But what chefs love most about freekeh is its firm, chewy texture and toasty, nutty flavor.

Read More: Freekeh Recipes from Top Chefs – Starchefs.com

Top Chefs Putting Freekeh on the Menu
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

The history of Freekeh dates back to ancient Egypt and in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.  The story goes that in 2300 B.C., a nation in the Eastern Mediterranean was anticipating an attack on their city.  Worried about losing their crops and starving, they picked the early green heads of wheat and stored them.  When the city came under fire the green wheat was burnt, however the people discovered that, when rubbed, the green grains inside were still fit to eat. Now we know that this process also confers many nutritional benefits.

A dish called farīkiyya is described in a Baghdad cookery book dating back to the 13th century. Meat is fried in oil and braised with water, salt, and cinnamon bark. Then dried coriander is stirred in with Freekeh and cooked. Finally, the meal is served with cumin, cinnamon, and fresh lamb tail fat.

Famous Middle Eastern or North African dishes made with Freekeh are ḥamām bi’l-farīk, a pigeon stuffed with green wheat from Egypt; firik pilavı, a green wheat pilaf from Turkey; shūrbat farīk bi’l-mukh, a green wheat and bone marrow soup from Tunisia seasoned with chillies, vegetables and chickpeas; farīkat laḥma, a green wheat pilaf dish with roasted lamb, spring peas, and pine nuts from Syria; and shūrba al-farīk, a Palestinian soup with green wheat and chicken.

History of Freekeh
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

Despite these many benefits, dietary intakes of whole grains fall short of current recommendations to eat at least three servings daily. A nutrition survey conducted between 1999 and 2000 found that only 8 percent of U.S. adults consumed three or more servings of whole grain per day, and 42 percent of adults ate no whole grains on a given day.

Wholegrainscouncil.org – What Are The Health Benefits? 

The Many Benefits of Whole Grains
Greenwheat Freekeh - An ancient food for today's vibrant and healthy lifestyle.