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Berry
Farro berries are whole emmer, einkorn, or spelt grains—chewy, nutty wheat kernels. Pearled farro cooks faster; whole farro stays firmer and needs longer simmering. Simmer in salted water or stock until tender but resilient. Use in soups, salads, and stuffings. Check pearling level for timing. Store dry grains airtight.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 2.59 g
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.16 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 5 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Total Carbohydrate 72.7 g
- Dietary Fibre 6.21 g
- Total Sugars 0.97 g
- Complex / starch 61.7 g
- Protein 10.1 g
- Water 11.8 g
- Energy 352 kcal
- Water 11.8 g
- Carbohydrates 72.7 g
- Protein 10.1 g
- Fat 2.59 g
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.16 g
- Omega-3 0.12 g
- Vitamins 56.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.95 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.59 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 28.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.74 mg
- Vitamin K 1.8 µg
- Minerals 367 mg
- Major Minerals 365 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.3 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.1 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.95 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.59 · vitamin-b6: 0.24 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 28.5 · vitamin-e: 0.74 · vitamin-k: 1.8 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 5 · Potassium: 295 · Calcium: 65 · Iron: 1.5 ·
Berry of Farro: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Berry was separated in markets and kitchens as cooks specialised prep by plant or animal part.
Retail packing made berry a familiar labelled form for home cooks.