Allergen-Free Ancient Grains: Quinoa, Millet & More
Buckwheat, millet, and specialty rice, raw and ready to cook. Made on dedicated allergen-free equipment, free from the top 14 allergens.
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What are ancient grains
Ancient grains is a loose term for grains and grain-like seeds that have not been widely hybridized by modern agriculture. The category includes quinoa, millet, amaranth, teff, sorghum, and others depending on the source. Gerbs carries the varieties shown on this page, all processed on dedicated 14-Free equipment. Check individual product pages for availability.
How to cook ancient grains
Most ancient grains follow the same basic method: rinse, combine with water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered until the liquid is absorbed. Quinoa typically takes 15 minutes at a 1:2 ratio. Millet is similar. Amaranth becomes porridge-like when cooked at a 1:3 ratio for 20 minutes. Teff also cooks at 1:3 for about 20 minutes. Check individual product pages for specific cooking instructions for each grain.
How to store ancient grains
Store dried ancient grains in sealed containers in a cool, dry place. Most keep for a year or more when properly sealed. Cooked ancient grains keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for four to five days and freeze well for up to three months.
Why allergy-safe families choose Gerbs ancient grains
Gerbs ancient grains are processed on dedicated equipment that never touches the top 14 allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, and sulphites. No shared lines, no cross-contact. That matters because many ancient grains are processed in the same facilities as wheat. Packed fresh in Rhode Island.
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Frequently asked questions
Are ancient grains gluten-free?
Quinoa, millet, amaranth, teff, and sorghum are naturally gluten-free. Farro and freekeh are wheat-based and contain gluten. Gerbs carries the gluten-free varieties in this section; check individual product pages to confirm the specific grain and its gluten status.
Is quinoa a grain?
Quinoa is technically a seed from a plant in the amaranth family, not a true grain. It is cooked and used like a grain, and it appears alongside grains in most food contexts, which is why it is categorized here. It is naturally gluten-free.
Are Gerbs ancient grains safe for people with wheat allergies?
The gluten-free ancient grains in this section (quinoa, millet, amaranth, and others) are naturally free of wheat. Gerbs processes them in a facility that is also completely free of wheat and gluten at the equipment level.
How long do cooked ancient grains keep?
Most cooked ancient grains keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for four to five days. They also freeze well for up to three months.
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