Freekeh is the next great supergrain that you might not have heard of yet. According to nutritionists, it comes out on top compared all to other grains, with more protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and a lower glycemic index.
What Is Freekeh?
Freekeh (pronounced freak-ah) is an ancient grain that’s been used in the Middle East, North Africa, and Mediterranean for thousands of years. It’s also known as farik, fireek, freekeh, freeky, and freek.
Made from immature wheat (durum or semolina), freekeh is roasted, sun-dried, and then thrashed/rubbed into a uniform texture. (Farik means ‘to rub’… more
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