Emmer: The ancient grain is so healthy

How healthy Emmer is seems to be unclear to most people. No wonder, because hardly anyone still knows the ancient grain. In this article, however, we will tell you what you should know about dual grain.

Emmer is so healthy: all information

Whether in waffle batter, pizza base, dumplings, hearty rolls or steamed noodles: Emmer is versatile. But how healthy is the roughly 10, 000 year old ancient grain really?

• The culinary grain has a lot to offer, because compared to wheat, the hard Emmer grains are usually much darker and tastier. The ancient grain is known for its nutty and spicy aroma.
• For every 100 grams, Emmer contains an average of 325 calories, 2.5 g fat, 62 g carbohydrates and 13 g protein.
• The grain also convinces with the fiber values: on average 9 g of fiber per 100 g of Emmer actually corresponds to about a third of the daily requirement for fiber.
• The minerals zinc (mean: 3.3 mg), magnesium (109 mg) and iron (3.3 mg) also have a high content in two grains per 100 grams.
• Another plus for Emmer is the high proportion of carotenoids, the plant substance that protects the body cells from free radicals and helps to improve skin and eyesight.
• Conclusion: All in all, the ancient grain Emmer can be assessed as healthy, very rich and easily digestible.

In our next practical tip, we have an answer for you on how much gluten the Zweikorn Emmer contains.