Question 1

Does anybody know why Anthony's buckwheat is included in California’s Proposition 65?

Accepted Answer

Prop 65 applies to anything that may contain a chemical (and California lists hundreds of supposedly cancer-causing or cancer-contributing chemicals in their warning list) that is exposed during the growing, manufacturing, processing, irrigating, packaging, labeling, and transporting of a product.  So, while Anthony's is organic and supposedly doesn't use harmful chemicals in the growing of its buckwheat, chemicals on the Prop 65 list may (and I emphasize "may") come in contact with the buckwheat.  It could be a chemical in the air surrounding the buckwheat growing fields, it could be a chemical in the ink of the 5 lb bag, it could be fumes and exhaust from the vehicles that transport the buckwheat to market, or it could be chemicals in the water or equipment used to process the groats for packaging.  Anthony's, like nearly every other business in California, includes the Prop 65 warning on its bags to be on the safe side and greatly reduce its chances of a frivolous lawsuit or investigation from the State.  Kind of like that silly tag that's attached to mattresses and pillows.

Question 2

Will these groats sprout?

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yes, raw buckwheat groats will sprout. (buckwheat which has been toasted will not.) I have soaked mine overnight and up to a day, then rinsed well, and they will sprout just fine after a couple of days, depending on the temperature.

Question 3

Can I plant these in my garden?

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Yes. I soak them and then rinse twice a day till they sprout and use the water for potted plants. A few grains were washed off into the pot by accident, and grew into full size plants quite quickly, bloomed and produced new buckwheat groats...

Question 4

Is it good for hotmeal?

Accepted Answer

Hi Felipe, Yes Buckwheat is great as a substitute for oatmeal or as a "hotmeal". You can add fruit or nuts to it and enjoy it in the same way as any hot cereal. If you add spices or herbs to it, you can enjoy it as a side dish just like rice.

ASIN	B00QKXVAN2
Age Range Description	4+
Best Sellers Rank	#231,888 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #101 in Dried Buckwheat
Brand	Anthony's
Brand Name	Anthony's
Coin Variety 1	Buckwheat Groats
Container Type	Bag
Cuisine	Multiple cuisines
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 2,917 Reviews
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00850034042107
Item Form	grain
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	2.31 kg
Item Weight	5 pounds
Manufacturer	Anthony's Goods
Number of Items	1
Package Size Name	5 Pound (Pack of 1)
Serving Range	80 servings
Set Name	5 Pound (Pack of 1)
Size	80 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Organic
Unit Count	80 Ounce

Anthony's Organic Buckwheat Groats (5 Pound)

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