ancient grain
Heirloom crop variety
Ancient grain is a marketing term for grain crops that have remained largely unchanged over centuries, in contrast to modern wheat and corn varieties developed through intensive breeding.
Examples include quinoa, spelt, farro, amaranth, and teff.
The label suggests nutritional superiority or authenticity, though this varies by grain: The bakery specializes in ancient grain breads.
Primitive hulled wheat species
- speltHulled wheat species
- kamutAncient wheat variety
- teffEthiopian cereal grass
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
amaranth · sorghum · millet · farro · freekeh · chia · buckwheat · barley
Cultivation of land, livestock
- farmingCultivating land for food
- harvestingGathering mature crops
- threshingExtracting grain from stalks
- winnowingSeparating grain from chaff
domestication · landrace · heirloom · crop rotation · irrigation · seedbed · germination · cultivar
Boiled grain dish
- flatbreadUnleavened baked dough
- injeraSpongy fermented teff bread
- tabboulehHerb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
- pilafSeasoned broth-cooked grain
polenta · gruel · flour · groats · couscous · tortilla · chapati · fermentation
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
- superfoodNutrient-dense dietary buzzword
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- proteinFolded amino chain
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
minerals · antioxidants · phytonutrients · gluten-free · sustenance · energy · digestibility · complete protein
Tigris-Euphrates river region
- Fertile CrescentMideast arc where civilization began
- NeolithicFinal prehistoric stone-tool era
- SumeriansAncient southern Mesopotamian people
- EgyptiansNorth African Arab nation's people
Incas · Aztecs · Ethiopians · archaeology · domestication · civilization · prehistoric · artifacts
emmer
Primitive hulled wheat species
quinoa · amaranth · sorghum · millet · farro · freekeh · chia · buckwheat · barley · rye
agriculture
Cultivation of land, livestock
- farmingCultivating land for food
- harvestingGathering mature crops
- threshingExtracting grain from stalks
winnowing · domestication · landrace · heirloom · crop rotation · irrigation · seedbed · germination · cultivar · polyculture
porridge
Boiled grain dish
- flatbreadUnleavened baked dough
- injeraSpongy fermented teff bread
- tabboulehHerb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
pilaf · polenta · gruel · flour · groats · couscous · tortilla · chapati · fermentation · sprouting
wholefood
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
vitamins · minerals · antioxidants · phytonutrients · gluten-free · sustenance · energy · digestibility · complete protein · micronutrients
Mesopotamia
Tigris-Euphrates river region
- Fertile CrescentMideast arc where civilization began
- NeolithicFinal prehistoric stone-tool era
- SumeriansAncient southern Mesopotamian people
Egyptians · Incas · Aztecs · Ethiopians · archaeology · domestication · civilization · prehistoric · artifacts · codices
ancient grainrefined grain
Cereal minus outer layers
white flour · Wonder Bread · white rice · bleached flour · instant oatmeal
ancient grainhybrid seed
Product of deliberate cross-pollination
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