Grain

Red Quinoa makes a visually stunning addition to a variety of dishes and cooks to a firmer texture than white quinoa. Our Red Quinoa has its natural, mildly nutty, bitter-tasting saponin coating removed and is ready to cook without rinsing.

Black Lentils are a very popular legume in South Asia, they are used to make a beautiful black lentil soup. Black Beluga Lentils are 1/2 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture. This tiny lens shaped pulse has traditionally been used as a meat substitute (A pulse is the dried seed of any legume, such as beans and peas). Lentils are the seed of a small shrub and are dried after harvesting.
Suggested Use:

The quick cooking and nutritious nature of lentils make them an obvious choice for winter soups. They’re delicious in chilled vegetable salads, or mix with bread crumbs, minced onion and garlic to stuff roasted red peppers or eggplant.
Basic Prep:

Lentils do not require soaking. Simmer 1 cup lentils with 4 cups water 12 minutes for salads, 20 to 30 minutes for main dishes, drain. Skim the water while cooking. One cup dry yields 2 cups cooked.

Quinoa is a quick-cooking, grain-like seed with a mild, nutty flavor, fluffy consistency and a pleasant bite. Our Black Quinoa is a visually attractive, naturally dark colored quinoa with the same great flavor and complete nutritional value as white quinoa. It has a delecate, nutty flavor and is naturally gluten free. Black quinoa has a bold black color with occasional white, tan, and brown grains.

Polenta can be made from white or yellow cornmeal (the most common) and the taste is fairly similar. However, the texture can vary from coarse or finely-ground and the preference is purely personal. A finely-ground white polenta would usually be served with fish, while a coarse yellow polenta would complement a dish of hearty game or meat.

First cultivated in the ancient fields of Babylon, the rustic grain farro is now a central cereal grain for chefs. Del Destino Italian Semi-Pearled Farro is certified USDA organic and has a forgiving, fibrous texture that boasts a complex, nutty taste offering hints of oat and barley. Farro is the ideal alternative to rice in applications like risotto and soups.

Wheat Bran is an excellent source of natural food fiber. Our unprocessed bran is an excellent source of natural food fiber, and provides a healthy full-bodied texture when added to baked goods or sprinkled over soups, cereals or salads.

Used to make traditional old-fashioned tapioca pudding, an all-American favorite dessert. Pearl tapioca is a healthy grain, which is low in saturated fat and is great for a gluten-free diet.

Chana Dal (Pisum Sativum) are small peas which are peeled and cut in half. This type of Legume dates from 6000 BCE and have been found buried with Egyptian mummies. They were brought to India by the Greeks and are now an important staple food in South Asia.
Suggested Use:

When cooked they lose their shape and are excellent for thickening soups and stews. Typically used with curry, they can be seasoned with many different herbs.
Basic Prep:

Rinse 1 cup of dry peas in several changes of cold water, until water runs clear. Cover with unsalted water, bring to boil over medium-high heat, cook for 25-30 minutes until peas are tender but still firm. One cup dry yields 2 cups cooked.

Barley was one of the first crops cultivated by man, and has been used as a food since Biblical times. Today, barley is still considered an excellent source of soluble fiber. With a higher beta-glucan content than oats, barley can be effective in lowering serum cholesterol levels. Barley also contains fiber, protein, carbohydrates and B vitamins. It’s low in fat and has no cholesterol. Although pearled barley is commonly used in soups, barley can be milled into various fractions, producing different cuts, pearls, flours, grits and flakes.

The holy grail of grits. Ready in 15 minutes or less, these medium-grind grits deliver slow-simmered, rich flavor in a fraction of the time. Velvety smooth with a nutty, buttery finish, they work equally well for Southern classics like Shrimp & Grits or traditional Italian polenta. Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.

*Processed in a facility that also handles wheat.