Einkorn bread
Einkorn bread is a rustic, ancient-style bread made from einkorn wheat, one of the earliest cultivated grains. Its typical ingredients include einkorn flour, water, salt, and often a natural leaven like sourdough starter. This bread has roots in the Fertile Crescent and ancient Mediterranean regions, where einkorn was a staple crop.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Einkorn bread is a good source of complex carbohydrates and provides moderate protein, with a nutritional profile that includes key nutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. A typical serving (about 1 ounce or 28 grams) contains roughly 70-80 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
Per 1 slice (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Einkorn wheat is genetically simpler than modern wheat, containing only 14 chromosomes, which some people find easier to digest. Its flour has a naturally golden hue and a slightly nutty, sweet flavor that sets it apart from conventional bread.
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