We have a wide selection of Teff recipes for both grain and flour that you can view here.
High quality Teff grain has the same high nutritional value as the grain. Teff flour is delicious in pancakes, pastries, or as a thickener in soups and gravy.
Teff is a fine grain, about the size of a poppy seed that comes in a variety of colors, from white and red to dark brown. With a physiology that can withstand high heat and bright light, teff thrives even in unpredictable and difficult climates. Teff grows predominantly in Ethiopia and Eritrea. As such, teff comprises the staple grain of their cuisines. Ground into flour, teff is used to make the traditional bread, injera - a flat, pancake-like, slightly sour bread that complements well the exotic spices found in the food.
Teff's history traces back to thousands of years ago as a witness to ancient civilizations of Abyssinia, even further, as a reliable support to our ancestors‚ survival. Attracted to its delicious taste, gluten-free physiology, and nutritional power more audiences are committing to teff, like professional athletes and special diet individuals. Given this popularity and teff's versatility, endurance, and delicious taste, this grain is sure to thrive in the coming years, catalyzing our health, whether it is used by persevering athletes, committed health food consumers, gluten-intolerant individuals, or those of us who crave delicious food.
Teff also is now grown in the United States, primarily in Idaho.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
approx. 1/4 cup (45g) |
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 |
Fat Cal. 10 |
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|
% Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 1.0g |
2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g |
0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium 5mg |
0% |
| Potassium 220mg |
|
| Total Carb. 32g |
11% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g |
24% |
| Sugars 0g |
|
| Protein 5g |
|
|
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% • Thiamine 10%
Riboflavin 2% • Niacin 4% • Calcium 8% • Iron 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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|
| Calories |
2,000 |
2,500 |
|
| Total Fat Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Sat. Fat. less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholest. Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Fiber |
25g |
30g |
|
| Calories per gram: |
|
| Fat 9 • Carbohydrates 4 • Protein 4 |