Valdo — Buckwheat Groats (Griķi)
Classic Latvian buckwheat — the everyday Baltic foundation grain in a familiar green pack.
LATVIA · VALDO · 1 kg
What it is
Whole brown buckwheat groats — griķi in Latvian, гречка in Russian — from Valdo, a long-standing Latvian grain brand. Same kilned and calibrated grain that's the foundation of porridge, side dishes and stuffed cabbage rolls across the Baltics, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Naturally gluten-free, slow-burning energy, deeply nostalgic toasty flavour.
The 1 kg soft pack is the size most home cooks reach for: enough for several family suppers, easy to decant into a kitchen jar.
How to cook
Rinse the grain under cold water. Combine 1 part buckwheat to 2 parts water in a heavy pot, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on the lowest heat for about 15 minutes, until the water is fully absorbed. Take off the heat and leave covered for 5–10 minutes — this is what makes the grain fluff up properly. Stir in a generous knob of butter and serve.
Composition
100% buckwheat groats (griķi / гречневая крупа ядрица). Single ingredient, nothing added.
Per manufacturer (Valdo, Latvia).
Nutrition (per 100 g, dry — typical)
| Energy | ~1465 kJ / 350 kcal |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.0 g |
| Protein | 13.0 g |
Typical values for first-grade buckwheat — actual figures on the pack are definitive.
Allergens & storage
Allergens: none of the 14 statutory allergens. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free — though if you are coeliac please check the pack for any "may contain" notice from shared facilities.
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer to an airtight jar. Shelf life approximately 18 months from the date on the pack.
Net weight: 1 kg · Brand: Valdo, Latvia
A clean, useful kilo of the grain you grew up on — Baltic edition.
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