Buckwheat Flakes Gluten-Free BIO • Gluten-Free • for porridge, yoghurts and soups • protein 13 g • 250 g
BIO Buckwheat Flakes are naturally gluten-free and made from buckwheat. They are produced by gentle steaming and rolling of hulled groats with BIO certification. They are a source of rutin, fibre (3.7 g per 100 g) and plant proteins (9.8 g per 100 g).
They are suitable for coeliacs, vegans and athletes due to their plant protein content and simple composition. Ideal for quick preparation of breakfast porridge, adding to yoghurts, or as an ingredient for baking and thickening soups. The product contains no added sugar or preservatives.
Why we included PROBIO in the PraveBio.cz range
PROBIO is a Czech producer of organic foods with experience since 1992 and based in Staré Město pod Sněžníkem. We included them in our selection because they combine a wide range of products with real quality oversight: they operate 3 mills, packaging facilities and warehouses, control raw materials in their own laboratory, and source some ingredients from their own organic farm in Velké Hostěrádky. Additionally, they have long-standing relationships with Czech family eco-farms to turn local crops into usable ingredients for everyday cooking.
We also rely on clearly traceable standards: PROBIO holds IFS Food and IFS Broker certifications, EU organic production certification (control organization KEZ), and Demeter certification for selected processes/products. For gluten-free milling products, they also hold the regional designation Jeseníky Original Product – for you, this means assurance that you are choosing a brand that supports local organic farming and can demonstrate how they produce and control their products.
PROBIO – Organic Buckwheat Flakes – a gluten-free base for quick breakfasts and cooking
Organic Buckwheat Flakes are a gluten-free alternative to regular cereals. They are made by gently processing hulled buckwheat. Naturally gluten-free and certified organic, they are suitable for both gluten-free and regular diets.
Thanks to steaming, the flakes have a soft texture that quickly softens. They feature a distinctive nutty aroma that pairs well with fermented dairy products, nut butters, or fresh fruit.
100 g of the product contains 9.8 g of plant proteins and 3.7 g of fibre. Buckwheat is particularly valued as a natural source of the flavonoid rutin. The product is certified organic and undergoes laboratory testing for gluten content.
In the kitchen, they serve as a quick base – to prepare breakfast porridge, simply scald them, no cooking required. They can also be added to smoothies, homemade muesli mixes, or protein drinks.
When cooking and baking, they have proven to be a light binder in soups, vegetable mixes, or patties. They can also be used in recipes for pancakes and homemade cookies, adding a gentle nutty flavour. The composition contains no flavourings or sweeteners.
Thanks to its composition, buckwheat is an ideal part of a rational diet (not only) for diabetics. As a naturally gluten-free pseudocereal, it stands out for its high fibre content and complex carbohydrates with a low glycaemic index. This combination allows energy to be released into the body gradually and slowly, helping to prevent sudden hunger spikes, ensuring a long-lasting feeling of fullness, and not burdening the body.
Suitable for
PraveBio recommends with buckwheat flakes
- Dried Coconut Milk – for porridge, yogurt, and smoothies for a creamier texture; pleasantly softens the buckwheat flakes and gives them a fuller taste.
- True Ceylon Cinnamon – Ground – a pinch in breakfast bowls or dough enhances the lightly nutty tones of buckwheat and gives the flakes a more pronounced flavour.
- Roasted Cocoa Beans (Nibs) – suitable as a crunchy topping for porridge, yogurt, or homemade granola; adds a more pronounced flavour and texture without additional flavourings.
- Greek Forest Honey – for gentle natural sweetening of flakes in porridge, yogurt, or baking; serves as an alternative to refined sugar.
Did you know?
- Saves time and energy: Unlike buckwheat groats, which require cooking and subsequent resting, flakes only need 3 minutes in hot liquid to soften and achieve a creamier consistency.
- Nature's curiosity: Botanically, buckwheat is not a cereal but is related to rhubarb and sorrel. Its roots have the unique ability to secrete organic acids that literally "unlock" otherwise inaccessible minerals and nutrients from deep in the soil. This enriches the soil and ensures a rich supply of pure nutrients for itself.
- Separate gluten-free processing: PROBIO operates a separate gluten-free mill, reducing the risk of cross-contamination with gluten that can occur in facilities processing gluten-containing grains.
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Main Benefits of Organic Buckwheat Flakes from PROBIO
- Quick and easy preparation – thanks to gentle steaming, simply pour hot water or milk over the flakes for 3 minutes without the need for cooking.
- Gluten-free processing – the flakes are processed in a separate gluten-free mill, reducing the risk of cross-contamination with gluten.
- Rutin content – buckwheat naturally contains this flavonoid.
- Plant protein content – contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g of product.
- Source of fibre – with 3.7 g of fibre per 100 g, they contribute to a higher fibre intake in the diet.
- Certified organic quality – the raw material comes from organic farming.
- Natural carbohydrate content – suitable for breakfasts, porridges, and meals before physical activity.
- Use in both cold and hot cuisine – suitable for preparing porridges, as a soup thickener, in patties, and in doughs when baking.
- Pure composition – a single-ingredient product without added sugar, dyes, flavours, and preservatives.
- Mechanical processing – traditional milling methods help preserve the natural content of minerals and B vitamins.
Other flakes in our offer
- PROBIO – Organic Oat Flakes Regular – classic flakes with a finer texture for everyday porridge.
- PROBIO – Organic Oat Flakes Rolled Oats – traditional oat flakes with a medium coarse structure.
- PROBIO – Organic Oat Flakes Jumbo – large, firm flakes suitable for making homemade granola.
Recipe: Buckwheat Porridge with Banana and Apple in Butter or Coconut Fat
This porridge is an ideal breakfast for those seeking a naturally gluten-free option full of flavour. The combination of warmed fruit and quality fat provides energy for the entire morning.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup buckwheat flakes
- 2 cups water or plant milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 small apple
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut fat
- A pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of salt
Preparation method:
- In a pot, bring water (or milk) to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the buckwheat flakes, reduce the heat, and cook for about 2–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the porridge thickens.
- Meanwhile, heat butter or coconut fat in a pan. Add sliced apple and let it slightly caramelise.
- Add sliced banana to the apples, sprinkle with cinnamon, and briefly heat until the fruit softens and releases a delightful aroma.
- Serve the finished porridge in a bowl, top with the warm fruit mixture, and drizzle with the remaining fat from the pan.
Why Choose PROBIO
PROBIO is a Czech brand focused on organic foods and cereal processing. Their range emphasizes clear composition, consistent quality, and practical usability in everyday cooking.
With basic ingredients, you'll appreciate predictable use in recipes: whether you're choosing flours, grains, or other pantry products, the goal is to have ingredients at home that combine well and work repeatedly.
A simple guide for choosing flours: semi-coarse for batter and stirred doughs, smooth for finer textures, and bread for firmer leavened loaves.
If you cook and bake regularly, it's worth having basic ingredients at home and alternating them according to the recipe.
Quality and Purity
Understandable composition and stable properties of ingredients; dosing and work in the recipe are predictable.
Origin of Ingredients
Ingredients from organic farming in organic quality for everyday cooking and baking.
Diverse Selection
Various types of grains and flours for sweet and savoury recipes and different preparation methods.
Sustainability
Emphasis on more sustainable farming means a long-term stable approach to ingredients and their origin.
Composition
Complete Composition
Organic buckwheat flakes 100 %.
From organic farming
May contain traces of gluten and sesame seeds.
Nutritional Values
| Nutritional Values | Per 100 g | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1 466 kJ / 350 kcal | Buckwheat flakes are a filling breakfast ingredient suitable for porridges, muesli, granola, and savoury mixes. |
| Fats | 1.7 g | Low fat content facilitates use in sweet and savoury recipes without significantly altering the final recipe. |
| – of which saturated fatty acids | 0.3 g | Saturated fatty acids make up only a small part of the total fat content. |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g | Carbohydrates naturally come from buckwheat and correspond to the use of flakes as a main ingredient in porridges and breakfast mixes. |
| – of which sugars | 0.4 g | Sugars constitute only a small portion of the total carbohydrates. |
| Fibre | 3.7 g | The fibre content meets the condition for being labelled as a source of fibre. |
| Proteins | 9.8 g | Proteins are a natural part of buckwheat and complement the nutritional value of porridges, granola, and patties. |
| Salt | <0.01 g | Very low salt content leaves seasoning entirely to the specific recipe. |
Buckwheat flakes are used as a base for porridges, muesli, and homemade granola. They are also suitable for savoury patties, burgers, or as a soup thickener.
Composition Analysis and Practical Use
Organic Buckwheat Flakes
What it is: A single-ingredient organic product from buckwheat, intended for quick preparation of sweet and savoury dishes.
Function: Serves as a base for porridges, muesli, and granola; in hot cooking, it is suitable for patties, burgers, or soups.
Advantages: They have a simple composition, contain no added ingredients, and come from organic farming.
Summary of Properties
- Organic Buckwheat Flakes have a single-ingredient composition: 100 % buckwheat flakes.
- The product has laboratory-controlled gluten-free quality, yet may contain traces of gluten and sesame seeds.
- Contains 3.7 g of fibre and 9.8 g of protein per 100 g.
- Suitable for porridges, muesli, granola, patties, burgers, and soups.
Recommended Use
- Cold kitchen: Add to yoghurt, muesli, or breakfast mix.
- Hot kitchen: Prepare porridge from them or mix them into batters for patties and burgers.
- Cooking: Use them as a soup thickener or to complement savoury mixes.
Warnings
- Store in a dry place at a temperature up to 25 °C.
- The product may contain traces of gluten and sesame seeds.
- Buckwheat flakes have a naturally more pronounced flavour; they work best in recipes that account for the buckwheat profile.
FAQ
How are Organic Buckwheat Flakes prepared?
The flakes are prepared by brief steaming. Simply pour hot water, milk, or plant-based drink over them and let them stand for 3 minutes. Due to prior steaming during production, they do not need to be cooked.
Can buckwheat flakes be consumed without cooking?
Yes, the flakes are suitable for direct consumption. They can be added directly to yoghurt, cottage cheese, or morning smoothies without needing to be soaked or cooked beforehand.
Are these flakes suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Yes. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free, and PROBIO processes it in its specialised gluten-free mill, which reduces the risk of cross-contamination with gluten.
What nutrients do buckwheat flakes contain?
100 g of the product contains 9.8 g of plant proteins and 3.7 g of fibre. They are also a natural source of the flavonoid rutin and B vitamins.
How can the flakes be used in baking?
You can replace approximately 25% of the flour in recipes for cookies, muffins, or pancakes with the flakes. They add a mildly nutty flavour and a higher proportion of plant-based ingredients to the dough.
Where does the buckwheat used for these flakes come from?
PROBIO prefers local growers. The raw materials primarily come from Czech organic farmers. The entire process from grain to packaging is conducted under BIO certification.
Do the flakes contain any added sugar?
No, it is a single-ingredient buckwheat product. The product contains no added sugar, flavours, preservatives, or other additives.
How should the flakes be stored to prevent rancidity?
Due to the content of natural fats, store them in a dry, cool, and dark place (up to 25 °C). After opening, seal the bag carefully to prevent the flakes from becoming damp.
Are these flakes suitable for young kids?
Yes, due to their fine texture and simple composition, buckwheat flakes can also be used in kids' porridges and as part of a varied diet for older children.
Is the product packaging recyclable?
Yes, PROBIO packages the flakes in recyclable materials. Once emptied, it can be sorted according to the instructions on the packaging.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Oatmeal & Rolled Oats |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 8595582418753 |
| Manufactured by: | PROBIO s r.o. (Lipová 40, 788 32 Staré Město, okr. Šumperk). |
| Country of origin: | Czech Republic |
| Vhodné pro: | organic certification-vegan-gluten fee-lactose free |
| Net weight: | 250 g |
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PROBIO is the first and largest producer of organic food in the Czech Republic, which has been combining tradition, ecology and innovation since 1992.
Based in Staré Město pod Králickým Sněžníkem, it focuses on the production of quality organic food, the promotion of organic farming and a sustainable approach to nature.
Thanks to its own organic farm, three organic mills and a wide range of products, including gluten-free and traditional Czech crops, PROBIO brings healthy and tasty food that enriches the menu and protects the planet.
With respect for the land, water and landscape, the brand has become a symbol of responsibility and quality in the field of organic food.
Proclaimed organic food thanks to:
- Organic farming: products made from grain grown according to organic principles that guarantee purity and high nutritional value.
- Inspiration for healthy cooking: a wide range of products for easy and tasty food preparation.
- Transparency: clear provenance of every raw material - customers know exactly where it comes from.
- Strict quality control: every product meets exacting organic quality standards.
- Respect for nature: a combination of honest work, ecological approach and nature protection.
Flours and cereals
Legumes and seeds
Pasta and rice
Dairy and vegetable products
Who is behind PROBIO
The company PROBIO was founded in the 90s by Ing. Martin Hutař and Ing. Karel Matěj, who decided to focus on the production of organic food. The small company has grown into the largest organic food producer in the Czech Republic with more than 120 employees, three organic mills and its own organic farm.
They focus on traditional crops such as spelt and buckwheat and bring them to modern customers in the form of quality organic food, including gluten-free products produced in a certified mill.
The vision of PROBIO is to promote organic farming and protect the planet for future generations. They are bringing traditional crops back into the menu and linking production with education, for example through excursions and annual Biosavings.
Their combination of ecology, quality and tradition makes them a pioneer of organic food in the Czech Republic.
The exceptionality of traditional crops
Since its establishment, the company PROBIO has focused on the processing of traditional crops that were a common part of Czech agriculture in the past. These crops include, for example, spelt, buckwheat, single or double grain.
These ingredients not only enrich the diet, but thanks to their rich nutritional composition they are real "superfoods".
PROBIO brings these forgotten treasures back into our lives and at the same time supports organic farming, which is kind to nature and preserves healthy soil and water for future generations.
Inspiration for customers
PROBIO brings its customers not only a wide range of organic food, but also new options to enrich their daily diet.
Through original mixes such as barley fritters or buckwheat gingerbread, they introduce customers to lesser-known but nutritious foods. These mixtures are prepared to make it easy and quick to prepare tasty dishes.
PROBIO thus becomes an inspiration for everyone who wants to discover new tastes and at the same time support a healthier and more sustainable way of eating.
From spelt to Czech superfoods
Spelled was one of the first crops that PROBIO returned to the Czech fields, and to this day it is a symbol of their efforts to restore traditional agricultural values.
The experience of our ancestors inspired society to further develop and discover crops that were once a common part of the diet - buckwheat, single or double grain.
These crops, now called 'superfoods', are rich in nutrients and bring not only a variety of flavours but also significant health benefits.
Under the brand PROBIO you will find a whole range of these products, either in the form of basic ingredients or easily prepared mixtures. Each product is associated with a love for the land and respect for nature, which gives Czech superfoods a uniqueness you won't find elsewhere.
PROBIO thus brings traditional values into modern cuisine and inspires a return to a natural way of eating.
Organic farming and sustainability
The company PROBIO is a pioneer of organic farming in the Czech Republic and builds its commitment to sustainability on solid foundations. All of the company's activities are aimed at protecting nature, soil, water and the health of the planet.
He farms on his own organic farm in Hostěrádky, where crops are grown with respect to the natural balance of ecosystems. PROBIO also supports family eco-farms throughout the Czech Republic, from which it takes quality raw materials for the production of its organic food.
The company's certifications confirm its high standards of quality and environmental responsibility. All products carry the organic label and meet strict requirements for organic farming and sustainable production.
In addition, the products from the gluten-free mill are marked with the crossed-out log symbol, which guarantees safety for people with gluten intolerance. The company regularly checks the quality of its products in its own laboratory and ensures that customers receive the best - healthy, clean and environmentally friendly.
PROBIO is thus a symbol of ecological responsibility, which is reflected in every step of their production.
PROBIO - quality organic food
Return of the spelt to the Czech fields
In the 1990s, PROBIO revived the cultivation of spelled, which was almost forgotten at the time.
Thanks to close collaboration with gene banks and our own research, we have been able to reintroduce this cereal and demonstrate its unique properties.
Today, spelt, along with products such as flour and pasta, is the mainstay of their offer.
Support of local farmers
PROBIO actively supports local farmers by purchasing raw materials from family eco-farms throughout the Czech Republic. The company works with farmers who grow crops in accordance with the principles of organic farming, which means they avoid the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
This support not only helps the development of sustainable agriculture, but also strengthens the local economy. PROBIO in this way ensures the high quality of its products and at the same time supports Czech farmers who participate in the cultivation of organic food.
This collaboration contributes to the development of organic farms and landscape protection, which is in line with the brand's philosophy of long-term sustainability and nature conservation.
Brand Development PROBIO
A vision for the future
In the future, PROBIO focuses on continuing to support organic farming and expanding its range of organic foods that will meet the needs of modern consumers.
It wants to be a leader in the field of organic food not only in the Czech Republic but also on foreign markets, with an emphasis on quality, sustainability and innovation.
The company also plans to strengthen cooperation with local organic farms and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Its vision includes educating the public about the environmental benefits of organic food and actively contributing to the protection of nature and the health of the planet, thereby positively influencing the future of organic farming.
The main idea of the company PROBIO is to bring high-quality organic food products that are based on organic farming and respect nature and traditional values.
They focus on sustainability and working with local farmers to promote healthy eating and a responsible approach to the environment.
Who our products are for
People interested in sustainability
Lovers of organic products
Families with children
Vegans and vegetarians
Customers with special dietary requirements
Brand commitments PROBIO
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Sustainability
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