Buckwheats

/ˈbʌkwiːts/ noun

Definition

Plural of buckwheat; multiple plants, seeds, or products of the buckwheat grain crop.

Etymology

Plural of 'buckwheat,' from Middle Dutch 'boekweit.' Despite its name, buckwheat isn't actually wheat—it's a pseudocereal, a category of seeds that behave like grains but botanically are different.

Kelly Says

Buckwheat is gluten-free and was a staple in Russia, Japan, and Eastern Europe for centuries, which is why if you're gluten-free, buckwheat noodles (soba) might be in your pantry right now!

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