Consumers

Eaters agree: Kernza^® tastes great! Kernza^® grain has been used to make beer, flour, cereal, popped grain, sprouted grain crackers, and so much more!

Kernza^® consumers are inspired by more than taste, they are passionate about food that rebuilds soil, sequesters carbon, improves water quality, and provides farmers a stable livelihood. Grains make up over 70% of our global calories and cover more than 70% of our agricultural lands. Transitioning a majority of that production from annual to perennial crops could remedy the ecological crisis of agriculture.

All you have to do to get involved is eat Kernza^®.

Kernza® for your health and soil health

Kernza^® is high in antioxidants.
Whole grain Kernza^® has eight times the insoluble dietary fiber of whole wheat flour.
Healthy soils support rural communities’ ability to thrive
Long rooted perennial grains create rich soil organic matter and maintain it year after year

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Products on the Market

Restaurants and companies around the country are creating innovative products with Kernza^® perennial grain. Below is the latest list of innovators featuring Kernza^®!

Bang Brewery
Patagonia Provisions
Hop Works Urban Brewery
Columbia Country Bread and Granola – Kernza^® Sprouted Grain Crackers
Perennial Pantry – Kernza^® whole grain, flour, crackers, pancake mix, and more!
Ivory Bill Brewing Co – Restoration Kernza® Ale
DoughpCreations – Kernza^®Sourdough Loaf, Maple Kernza^®Heart
Artisan Naan Bakery “- Kernza^®Naan, Pita Pockets, and Pizza Crust
Smoky Valley Distillery – Kernza^®Whiskey
Ventura Spirits – Kernza^®Whiskey
Cascadian Farm – Kernza^® Grain Baking Flour Blend
Sustain-a-Grain – Cracked Kernza^® flour, whole grain, pasta, crackers, and more!
Bang Brewing – Perennial Percent: 5+ Kernza^® beers!
Dual Citizen Brewing
Imminent Brewing – Kernza^® Beer
Vintage Brewing – Z-QUESTER Toasted Kernza^® Amber Ale
Sturdiwheat – Kernza^® Cinnamon Pancake Mix

Resources for Cooking with Kernza®

Baking with Kernza®: An In Depth Analysis & Introduction

Read the Cooking with Kernza® Survey Results

What kind of products use Kernza®?

Kernza^® grain is generally used as a wheat substitute in food products. To date Kernza^® flour has been used in breads, pancakes, beer, cereal, crackers, and cookies. It can also be sprouted or used as a whole grain like barley or rice.