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®
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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