Freekeh Tipped as Emerging Ancient Grain

摘要

Freekeh is the latest ancient grain to be unearthed and could become a new favorite among chefs and home cooks to rival quinoa. Celebrities such as TV chef Jamie Oliver and Oprah Winfrey are already on the freekeh bandwagon due to its exceptional nutritional profile and exotic nutty taste. Freekeh is an ancient grain native to Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt and is light green in color and with a dry texture.