Khorasan is an ancient wheat — a large amber grain closely related to durum. It is the exact same grain that is also marketed under the brand name “Kamut®”. Khorasan wheat is appreciated for its smooth, buttery, nutty flavor, and its high protein and nutritional content.

Khorasan wheat contains a high mineral concentration especially in selenium, zinc, and magnesium, and it has 20-40% more protein compared to modern-day wheat. It also has a higher lipid-to-carbohydrate ratio, which means the grain produces greater energy and has a natural sweetness to counterbalance the occasional bitterness present in traditional wheat.

Khorasan grain is naturally resistant to pests and can be more easily grown organically than most other types of wheat. This grain is “untouched” by modern plant breeding programs and is not dependent upon large amounts of synthetic agricultural inputs.

Even though this wheat variety contains gluten, some people with sensitivities report it is easier to digest than modern wheat. It is not considered suitable for people with celiac disease.

Khorasan’s flavor and nutritional attributes make it an excellent flour in tighter-crumb breads that bake up with a beautifully gold colored crumb. The flour is also wonderful to use in pasta, cookies, crackers, pastries, waffles and pancakes. The wheat berries also can be flaked for cereals or used whole in salads or pilaf after being soaked and boiled. 

Khorasan is also available as freshly stone-ground whole grain Khorasan flour and high extraction flour.

This is the 5 gallon bucket and lid that the wheat berries come in when the 35 lb option is chosen.

For more information on the bucket and lid, click here.

Khorasan Wheat Berries

We have compiled some information about long term grain storage (click).