What is Einkorn, you ask? It is an ancient grain, and I mean ancient! Einkorn dates back to 8000 BC! That’s during the Neolithic period, when Stonehenge was created. By humans or aliens, we may never know! Seriously, Einkorn is an ancient grain.
So why did it vanish and how did we find it again? Now that is a COOL story. Rewind to 1991. Two hikers in the Italian Alps noticed something sticking out of a melting glacier. Turns out it was a body!
Not just any body, but a body frozen in time from (you guessed it) the Neolithic period! His name as we know it today is Ötzi the Iceman. Believe it or not, Ötzi the Iceman’s last meal was still perfectly preserved in his stomach. Ötzi last ate a meal consisting of Ibex meat, roots, berries and einkorn wheat!
If you ever want to pay Ötzi the Iceman a visit you can find him at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy.
Now back to Einkorn. It is the healthiest wheat you can eat! It is the ancestor of wheat and has never been hybridized, or crossed with another wheat species. Meaning it is pure wheat.
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einkorn is great for gluten intolerance
The gluten content in Einkorn is from the A genome, while wheat is from the D genome. This is what sets Einkorn apart from the rest – this gluten breaks down faster and easier than wheat especially when mixed with water. It is a diploid with 14 chromosomes, compared to 42 in modern wheat – holy moly!
For those with a gluten intolerance, Einkorn is the flour you need to enjoy bread again! Jovial flour (my favorite) is available at many grocery stores, including Whole Foods, but it can also be purchased online.
Jovial Foods sources their einkorn flour from a family-owned acreage in Italy where the einkorn is grown 100% organically. It is pesticide free and best of all – glyphosate free!
Glyphosate is a chemical (found in Round-Up weed killer) that is sprayed on wheat. Glyphosate is linked to gluten intolerance and Celiac disease in the U.S.
- ORIGINAL AND PURE - Einkorn is the original wheat and is better tolerated by people sensitive to modern wheat. Its gluten is weaker & therefore easier to digest; it should not be consumed by celiacs
- NUTRITIOUS - Einkorn is packed with lutein, tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E, B vitamins, essential dietary and trace minerals. Free of milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, and soy
- 100% ORGANIC & NON-GMO - Einkorn is the only wheat that has never been hybridized. Jovial Einkorn Flour is USDA Certified Organic & Non-GMO Project Verified. It is not bromated, bleached, or enriched
- DELICIOUS TASTE - Einkorn has a nutty flavor, silky texture, & buttery yellow color. Einkorn’s gluten is easier to digest and work with than gluten-free flour, yet it bakes the most flavorful bread
- MADE IN ITALY - We started growing einkorn over a decade ago. To preserve biodiversity, our farmers nurture the soil with long rotation cycles. Farming einkorn for us is a labor of love & dedication
However, due to its gluten structure, it does not bake the same as modernized wheat. You can sub a 1:1 ratio of einkorn flour in “quick breads”, such as pancakes, waffles, muffins, and banana bread.
For breads that require proofing or rising, the recipe’s liquid ratio will need to be altered, or else the result will be extremely dense bread. For reference, all recipes made with einkorn flour will have a denser texture than flour you may be used to.
Because it is weaker in gluten, it isn’t able to hold bubbles quite as well. Don’t let that discourage you! Einkorn still tastes amazing. I personally prefer it as the flour in my sourdough recipes.
Read more tips on baking with einkorn flour. Or try the recipes handcrafted in the cookbook by Carla Bartolucci.
- Delectable gluten-free recipes starring einkorn, the ancient grain with tremendous flavor “An absolutely beautiful array of stunning, approachable recipes [that bring] einkorn back to its rightful place at the table of any whole foods kitchen
- ”—Jennifer McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen The only wheat in existence that has never been hybridized, einkorn grew thousands of years ago in the Fertile Crescent
- Carla Bartolucci came across it when searching for an alternative grain for her daughter Giulia, who was diagnosed with gluten sensitivity
- Einkorn has remained unaltered for thousands of years, which allows many, including Giulia—who suffered from mood swings, asthma, and digestive problems—to eat wheat without symptoms
- Amazed by her daughter’s health transformation, Carla became a champion of this little-known, nutrient-packed grain
einkorn is Higher in protein (and pretty much all other nutrients)
Einkorn flour not only has 40% more protein, it also contains more of the following nutrients:
- 42% more zinc
- 80% more manganese
- 25% more magnesium
- 22% more iron
- 20% more fiber
Einkorn has almost two times as much of the antioxidant (cancer fighting) activity as wheat. That is approximately 30% more than modern wheat bread!
does it taste different?
Personally? Yes, it does. But in a good way! I find it to be a little sweeter. It has a unique flavor, almost nutty even. It does give my sourdough bread a deep, robust flavor profile far superior than modern bread flour.
My favorite einkorn sourdough bread recipe is from Little Spoon Farm. The best part about this recipe? It can be prepared and baked all in one day! She also provides instructions on converting a sourdough starter to an einkorn starter!
additional information...
In addition to glyphosate being sprayed on our wheat, wax is also being sprayed on our fruits and vegetables! The deeper you dive into the abyss of health and wellness, the harder it is to avoid poisons.
Rest assured, you are not alone! I learn something new every day… sometimes good, sometimes bad. At the end of the day, at least we are trying. We want to be healthy and we are willing to do anything to achieve that. We’re changing the world one day at a time.
With the right information, we can strive for a longer, happier, and healthier life. And with the right foods, we can live to 100+ years! Learn more about these foods are linked to longevity.
Whether you have a gluten intolerance, are seeking a healthier wheat, or simply want to bake with this ancient grain – you are sure to love it! The increase of vitamins and minerals alone is a game-changer in the world of bread.
Bread can no longer be referred to as unhealthy when it packs the nutritional punch of einkorn bread!
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