Domesticated Einkorn Grain Seeds. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Triticum monococcum. Non-GMO, Heirloom. Widely agreed to be the oldest known wheat, Einkorn is thought to be the first grain ever to feed civilization, dating back as far as 8650 BCE. Einkorn grows in a hull that does not separate from the kernel during harvest, this seed still has the hull on it.

What Is Einkorn?
Einkorn is an ancient grain. It was one of the first grains introduced into agriculture in the Fertile Crescent, and archaeologists believe that the first loaves of bread were made with it. Unlike most other grains, it hasn't been genetically modified or changed by humans. It's as pure today as it was during the Neolithic Age when people first began to eat it.

BENEFITS OF EINKORN FOODS - It scores a zero on the Gluten Index. This allows your body to extract all of the nutrition in the grain. Unlike the strong gluten in genetically modified wheat, it's gentle on your digestion. Einkorn has a delicious flavor and it substitutes easily into your favorite recipes. It contains 213% more lutein, 76% more manganese, 42% more zinc and 37% more phosphorous than regular wheat. It also contains more magnesium, iron, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and fiber than wheat. With 29% more protein than wheat, it's a better nutritional choice.