Cereal containing B vitamins, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, iodine, potassium and others.

Contains all essential amino acids. It contains a high amount of gluten so it is perfect for baking. It has a low glycemic index and low fat content. It has a great antioxidant power. It regulates intestinal transit. Its consumption in integral form contains more proteins, fiber and phytosterols that help to keep cholesterol levels low.

It is one of the oldest cereals. Its cultivation dates back 10,000 years in Southeast Asia. It was not cultivated in the Americas until the Spanish colonization.