KERNZA®

Consumers

A tasty work-in-progress

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

Looking for Kernza® Products?

Products on the Market

Restaurants, bakeries, breweries, distilleries, and food companies around the country are creating innovative products with Kernza perennial grain. As the list of available products is rapidly changing, the best way to find a Kernza product is via web search or by contacting one of the licensed Kernza suppliers.

Licensed Kernza® Supplier List

Resources for Cooking with Kernza®

Baking with Kernza®: An In Depth Analysis & Introduction

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.

Is Kernza® gluten free?

Kernza® grain has gluten, but it is not as strong as the gluten in wheat flour.

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Kernza® in the Kitchen – Video Featuring 3 Perennial Grain Recipes from Beth Dooley

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Policies and Programs Supporting Perennial Farming Systems to Protect Drinking Water Sources in Minnesota

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Baking with Kernza®: An In Depth Analysis & Introduction

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