Consumers

A delicious, nutritious, and environmentally friendly perennial grain, Kernza® can be enjoyed in a variety of products—from beers and breads to pastas and pastries to crackers and cereal!

More than just a tasty ingredient, Kernza® satisfies a growing consumer appetite for nutrient-dense, climate-friendly foods. Kernza® offers environmental benefits that support soil health, biodiversity, and long-term agricultural resilience.

It’s a smart, wholesome choice for anyone who wants to eat with purpose. The best way to get involved? Eat some Kernza®!

Kernza® for your health and soil health

Kernza® has more than 1.5X the protein of quinoa.
Whole grain Kernza® flour has more than 2.2X the dietary fiber as whole wheat flour.
Perennial grains reduce the need for tillage and resource-intensive inputs common in conventional grain farming.
Long roots can sequester 300 to 1,000 pounds of atmospheric carbon per acre annually in the soil.

Looking for Kernza^® Products?

Products on the Market

Restaurants, bakeries, breweries, distilleries, and food companies around the country create innovative products with Kernza® perennial grain. The best way to find a Kernza® product near you is to ask your local grocery store, search the web, or contact a licensed Kernza supplier.

Licensed Kernza® Supplier List

What kind of products use Kernza®?

Available in flour, rolled, puffed, and whole grain forms, Kernza® offers unique flavor and versatility for a range of products, such as breads, pastries, cookies, crackers, pastas, cereals, grain mixes, and savory dishes.

Resources for Cooking with Kernza®

Cooking with Kernza® Recipes

Kernza® Chefs and Bakers Technical Guide

Cooking with Kernza® Recipes

Getting Started with Kernza® from Perennial Pantry

Baking with Kernza® In-Depth from Perennial Pantry

How nutritious is Kernza®?

Learn more about this nutritious grain is in this guide.

Is Kernza® gluten free?

Kernza® is NOT gluten-free, but its gluten profile is different from that of wheat. It contains less gluten than both hard and soft wheat varieties. Individuals with allergies to wheat or gluten, and/or celiac disease, should not consume Kernza® without first consulting with a medical professional.

For more information on working with Kernza®’s unique gluten profile, refer to the Chefs & Bakers Guide.