Buckwheat is a good binding agent and when soaked becomes very gelatinous. For those practicing a raw food diet, raw and soaked can be enjoyed in many recipes like granola, cookies, cakes, and crackers. Despite its name, buckwheat is not closely related to wheat. It is not a cereal, nor is it even a member of the grass family. And it is known as a pseudocereal because its seeds culinary use is the same as cereal, owing to its composition of complex carbohydrates. Buckwheat is a super food that totes so many benefits. Its gluten-free packed with protein, low in cholesterol and high in fiber. Organic Buckwheat with organic Mushroom Salad Ingredients 1 cup boiled buckwheat 16oz saute mushrooms 1 large onion fine chopped 2 string spring onion 2 tsp unsalted butter Salt to taste Combine all ingredients mix well and garnish with spring onion. Serve it right away. Serving Size 100g Amount Per Serving calories 360 Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0.64g 3% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 71g 26% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Sugar 0g Protein 12g 24% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 20% Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.