Physical and functional properties of buckwheat

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) an annual crop, is a pseudo cereal and a member of the polygonaceae family. A major benefit of buckwheat compared to other grains is that it has a gluten free property and unique amino acid composition that gives special biological activities. These include cholesterol-lowering effects, anti-hypertension effects and improving digestion by relieving constipation.