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Buckwheat field, Ishikawa Prefecture, Honshu, Japan

Buckwheat Flour Allergies

Published Sep,15 2011 | By Danielle Stevens

Buckwheat is finely ground, dark-colored flour. It is commonly used for breads, pancakes and waffles, and as a substitute for individuals allergic to wheat. It contains an extensive amount of proteins, thus an allergic reaction to buckwheat flour is not rare.