Greenwheat Freekeh

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Greenwheat Freekeh was established in 1996 as Australia’s first producer of Freekeh. Our award-winning freekeh is produced in South Australia.
Freekeh is 100% natural grains processed from wheat which is harvested while the grains are still soft, young and green. The grains are parched, roasted and dried and result in a product that is high in fibre and protein and also rich in prebiotic properties. Freekeh is also low GI, has no additives or preservatives and is free from GMO.

What is Freekeh?

Freekeh (pronounced “free-ka”) is a versatile superfood packed with nutrition and health benefits. It is produced by harvesting grains while still soft, young and green, then parching roasting and drying. The process captures the grains at a state of peak taste and nutrition. Freekeh is the name of this process and is not the name of a grain variety. Elsewhere you may see Freekeh referred to as freekah, frikeh, fireek, or farik.

Nutritional Benefits

Freekeh contains more protein, vitamins, and minerals than other grains. It is low GI, low in available carbohydrates, high in dietary fibre (up to four times the fibre of brown rice) and rich in prebiotic properties. In addition to this, Greenwheat Freekeh is 100% natural and free from any chemical residue or GMO.

Source of Protein
Good source of Dietary Fibre
Potassium Rich
Source of Iron
Low GI (43)
5-start health rating
Kosher Certified
Halal Certified

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Freekeh Nutritional Profile

So full of nature's goodness...

Since ancient times, people of the world have enjoyed a delicious, nutritious grain product made from roasted green wheat. Now, for the first time, a way has been discovered to produce this ancient grain using Greenwheat Freekeh’s own, unique modern harvesting and hygienic production techniques. At the same time, modern scientific analysis and clinical trials have discovered what traditional peoples have long known: that wheat, when harvested young, retains more of its proteins, vitamins and minerals and generate great health benefits.

“Low carb” food. Resistant starch plus high in fibre (up to 16.5% fiber). Available carbs are about 45 units / 100.
Great for weight loss with short transition through the body.
Greatly improves bowel health. Helps with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, laxation and general bowel health.
Pronounced increase in concentration and excretion of the short chain fatty acid butyrate which is associated with diminishing the risk for developing degenerative bowel diseases including colorectal cancer and diverticulosis. CSIRO Executive Summary: Effects of Freekeh on Biomarkers of Bowel Health and Cardiovascular Health.
Low Glycaemic Index with excellent insulin response (good for diabetics). Wholegrain freekeh GI = 43. CSIRO Report: Freekeh Composition and Glycaemic Index Study.
High in nutritional content. Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Comparative Analysis with Rice and Pasta below.
100% natural. Free from chemicals, GMO, colouring, additives or preservatives. Medvet analysis report showing Freekeh to be chemical free below.
Low fat content (similar to rice) (AGAL).

Nutritional Information

	GREENWHEAT FREEKEH	WHITE QUINOA	BROWN RICE	WHITE RICE
PROXIMATES PER 100 grams
Moisture % m/m	<12	< 13.5	11	12.5
Protein % m/m	14 - 16	13.6	7.7	6.6
Unsaturated Fat % m/m	1.5	4.11	2.4	0.5
Total Carbohydrate *	35	67.7	77	79.1
Energy kj	1483	1435	1530	1470
Dietary Fibre % m/m	37	10.4	3.9	2.3
VITAMINS PER
Abscorbic Acid (C) mg	<1	-	0	0
Thiamin (B1) mg	0.35	-	0.35	0.08
Riboflavin (B2) mg	0.22	-	0.05	0.2
Retinol (A) ug	<5	-	0	0
Alpha-Tocopherol (E) mg	0.43	N/A	N/A	N/A
MINERALS PER
Calcium mg	37	56	11	7
Copper mg	3.4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Iron mg	3	7.5	1.2	0.7
Potassium mg	397	710	165	49
Magnesium mg	110	-	120	34
Sodium mg	<5	38.8	5	5
Zinc	3	-	2.1	1.1
Freekeh analysis by AGAL and Medvet. Other analysis from Nutritional Value of Australian Foods, National Food Authority. * Available carbohydrate about 45

Multi Award Winning Product

Our award winning Freekeh has been recognized as the leading Greenwheat Freekeh producer within Australian by winning multiple gold medals at the Australian Food Awards within the Grain or Legume category.