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Eragrostis tef 
Eragrostis tef, known as Xaafii, (Oromiffa), teff, taf(Amharic) 
is an annual grass, a species of lovegrass na

we have 100% teff  in bags of 20, 25 , 50, 100 , 1000kilo 

Health Benefits of Teff

Teff leads all the grains – by a wide margin – in its calciumcontent, with a cup of cooked teff offering 123 mg, about the sameamount of calcium as in a half-cup of cooked spinach. It’s also anexcellent source of vitamin C, a nutrient not commonly found ingrains.

Teff was long believed to be high in iron, but more recent testshave shown that its iron content comes from soil mixed with thegrain after it’s been threshed on the ground – the grain itself isnot unusually high in iron.

Teff is, however, high in resistant starch, a newly-discovered typeof dietary fiber that can benefit blood-sugar management, weightcontrol, and colon health. It’s estimated that 20-40% of thecarbohydrates in teff are resistant starches. A gluten-free grainwith a mild flavor, teff is a healthy and versatile ingredient formany gluten-free products.

Since teff’s bran and germ make up a large percentage of the tinygrain, and it’s too small to process, teff is always eaten in itswhole form. It’s been estimated that Ethiopians get abouttwo-thirds of their dietary protein from teff.  Many ofEthiopia’s famed long-distance runners attribute their energy andhealth to teff.

Cooking Teff

In Ethiopia, teff is usually ground into flour and fermented tomake the spongy, sourdough bread known as injera.As anyone knows who has eaten at an Ethiopian restaurant anywherein the world,  injera isused as an edible serving plate. Food is piled on a large roundof injera ona tray in the middle of the table and different foods are serveddirectly onto the injera.The diners eat by tearing off bits of injera,and rolling the food inside.  Ethiopians also use teff to makeporridge and for alcoholic beverages, including tella and katikala.

Today, teff is moving way beyond its traditional uses. It’s aningredient in pancakes, snacks, breads, cereals and many otherproducts, especially those created for the gluten-free market. Youcan also buy teff wraps.

White or ivory teff has the mildest flavor, with darker varitieshaving an earthier taste. Those who have only tasted teff in injeraassume it has a sour taste, but when it is not fermented (made intoa sourdough), teff has a sweet and light flavor.

Teff is anancient and intriguing grain, tiny in size yet packed withnutrition. It is simple to prepare and similar to millet or quinoain cooking. Teff is a great addition to your diet for nutrition,taste, and variety.

Teff isnative to Ethiopia where it accounts for one quarter of the totalcereal production. Not a newcomer, it is believed that tefforiginated in Ethiopia between 4000 BC and 1000 BC. Although it hasbeen used in Northeast Africa for centuries, teff only became knownin other parts of the world in the late 20th century when farmersbegan to cultivate it in Australia and the Central UnitedStates.

A growingdemand for teff has made it more readily available in NorthAmerica. It can usually be found in health food stores either inthe grain form or ground into flour.

There are afew different varieties of teff that vary in color from light todark. White teff has a chestnut-like flavor while darker varietiesare more earthy in flavor with a slight hazelnut taste.Historically, white teff has been the most popular (and leastwidely available) variety. Perhaps due to its relative scarcity,historically white teff was regarded as a status symbol. Morecommon is red teff. Red teff is higher in iron and has been risingin popularity in recent years.

Health Benefits of Teff:

Teff ispacked with nutrition. It is higher in protein than wheat and has ahigh concentration of a wide variety of nutrients, includingcalcium, thiamin and iron. The iron from teff is easily absorbed bythe body.

Since thegrains are so small, the bulk of the grain is germ and brand. It isvery high in fiber and is thought to benefit people with diabetesas it helps control blood sugar levels. Teff contains no glutenwhich makes it a suitable grain for celiacs or people with wheatsensitivities. Due to its nutritional content and energy enhancingproperties, it has also gained favor with athletes.

A cup ofcooked teff contains 387 mg of calcium which is 40% of the U.S.recommended daily allowance (USRDA).

Teff has twice as much iron as both wheat andbarley.
 

How Is Teff Flour and Grain Used?

TeffFlour:

The teffgrain is ground into flour and can be used as a substitute in mostbaking for all or part of the wheat flour.

Teffwould not work well on its own in baking that depends on gluten forits structure (such as yeast-risen bread).

InEthiopia, teff is fermented and used to make injera, a traditionalsourdough-type flatbread.

How to cook withTeff Flour: Theproperties are somewhat different than wheat flour (no gluten) sostart off start off by substituting about 25% of the wheat flour ina recipe with teff flour.

TeffGrain:

Uncookedteff grains can be used in cooking and baking in place of othertypes of small grains, nuts or seeds.

Becauseof its small size, make sure to use a smaller amount of teff whensubstituting. For example, use 1/2 cup of teff grain for 1 cup ofsesame seeds.

Teff canalso be used as a thickener in soups, gravies and stews.

Teff isoften cooked as a porridge and when cooked, its stickiness allowsit to easily be formed into cakes (polenta-like).

How to cook with TeffGrains: Place 1/2 cup teff grains, 2 cups water, and 1/4teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heatand simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.Remove it from the heat and let it stand for about five minutes.Season with butter, salt and herbs or a sweetener such as maplesyrup.

Teff Trivia:

Teff is oneof the smallest grains in the world. It measures 1/32 of an inch indiameter.

The name,“teff” is derived from the *Amharic “teffa” which translates aslost. Due to its tiny size, teff can easily be lost if dropped!
*Semitic language spoken in North CentralEthiopia

150 teffgrains are equal in size to one kernel of wheat.

Teff is alsocalled lovegrass or bunchgrass. Eragrostis tef (one variety ofteff) is derived from the Greek eros (love)and grostis (grass).

In Ethiopia,teff is grown as forage for cattle and also used in adobeconstruction.

Teff is usedto make home brewed alcohol.

1 pound ofteff can produce up to 1 ton of grain in as little as 12weeks.

3000 grainsof teff weighs only 1 gram.