Buckwheat belongs to a group of foods commonly called pseudocereals which means they are consumed as cereal grains but don’t grow on grasses.
Buckwheat is mainly harvested in the northern hemisphere, especially in Russia, Kazakhstan, China, and Central and Eastern Europe.
Buckwheat is also available as groats. Generally, these hulled seeds are used in cereals such as porridge, granola, and oats.
You can blend buckwheat groats with oatmeal or farina to create a diverse cereal milk.
The main dietary component of buckwheat is Carbs. Protein and various minerals and antioxidants are also present.