With Valtellina Buckwheat extract, Slow Food Presidium.

Rich in mineral salts, in particular iron, zinc, selenium and proteins. It contains a high concentration of all essential amino acids, especially lysine, threonine, tryptophan and the amino acids containing sulphur. It is also rich in antioxidants.

Hardy, resistant to cold and drought, Valtellina Buckwheat was a useful crop that could be planted in the summer after rye, potato and barley had been harvested. Since it is rarely attacked by parasites, it can be easily grown without using chemicals. Buckwheat cultivation reached its peak during the first half of the 19th century, then it began to decline leaving room for more profitable crops. Today, just a few fields remain on slopes or terraces, but it is increasingly more appreciated due to its high nutritional quality and the absence of gluten.