A gluten free food. Eden Organic Buckwheat - family farm organically grown on the high plains of North & South Dakota. Despite its name buckwheat is not wheat but the seed of a broad leaf plant related to rhubarb. Buckwheat is a good source of fiber and protein providing all amino acids including the essential ones. It is also nature's best source of the bioflavonoid rutin. Versatile as a main dish, hot porridge, in soup, salads, and stuffed vegetable dishes. Gluten free. Heart healthy (diets rich in whole grain and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers) whole grain. OCIA certified organic. Product of USA.