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Ziyad Fine Roasted Green Wheat Freekeh, Frikeh, Farik Made from Green Duram Wheat, 16 oz

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Unit Count 16.0 Ounce
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  • Healthy ancient grain with nutty, earthy flavor great for pilafs, soups, salads
  • High in protein, fiber, vitamins & minerals compared to traditional wheat
  • No presoaking required - use like rice, quinoa or other grains
  • Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten free
  • Family owned providing quality since 1966

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Taste the difference

Freekeh brings an earthy, nutty and delicious flavor to any entrée. It's a staple for vegetarian and vegan dishes looking for fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals superior to wheat.

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A premium ingredient

Freekeh adds body to pilafs, soups, salads and hot cereals. No need to presoak! It makes an excellent substitute for rice, quinoa, and other grains.

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Founded in 1966

Our business began as Syria Bakery & Grocery, Inc. founded in 1966 by Ahmad and Ibrahim Ziyad, as a small retail outlet on the Southside of Chicago. We specialized in Artisanal hand-made pita bread and other bakery goods as well as a few, hard to find Middle Eastern products-it was the 1st Pita Bread bakery in Chicago.

Made with your health in mind

We pride ourselves on using only the best Middle Eastern ingredients and not weighing our products down with unhealthy additives. Ziyad products are made very simply. These natural mainstays are versatile, packed with nutrients and have been linked to many impressive health and nutritional benefits.

We're the real deal

Ziyad Brothers distributes its 1,500+ products to the country’s largest retailers as well as local independent. Whether you’re enjoying our products for the first time or you’re a longtime Ziyad customer, we provide the authenticity You crave.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.15 x 5.24 x 1.42 inches; 1 Pounds
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 074265002321
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Ziyad
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005Y1WZ8U
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 441 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
441 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and taste of the cereal. They mention that it makes a great pilaf and has a slight smokey flavor. They also like the ease of preparation. However, some customers have reported that the cereal is dirty and full of small stones. They say that it needs to be rinsed and sorted before use. Customers also dislike bugs. They disagree on the grain, and value.

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34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers like the taste of the cereal. They mention that it has a slight smokey flavor to it and adds great texture and flavor. Some customers also say that it is very delicious.

"...It’s delicious. I’m switching exclusively to this brand now." Read more

"...This one from Amazon is more for the money. Very delicious and healthy and low carb if you're into low carb like I am...." Read more

"Great taste , lots of proteins, easy do cook" Read more

"...The Ziyad is fine, flavorful. It does need rinsing, and more than once (and bulk freekeh needs that too). Most dried foods do...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cereal. They mention that it is a great product, with good flavor and makes a killer pilaf. It is also a good side dish and makes amazing soup bases.

"...I did not find any chaf at all, so this product seems to be well processed. It cooks like brown rice, so it takes time...." Read more

"...The brothers is making amazing soup bases." Read more

"...Wonderful side dish or to use as basis for vegetarian fare--or as an accompaniment if you're a meat eater...." Read more

"This is a great side dish. I make it in my rice cooker and it comes out perfectly.Add some Za'attar and it is really good!" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the cereal easy to prepare. They mention that it has a great flavor and is easy to cook.

"Great taste , lots of proteins, easy do cook" Read more

"Awesome alternative to rice or potatoes.Great flavor and easy to prepare." Read more

"Delicious and easy to cook- even my husband can do it! I love preparing this using Ottoloenghi's recipe for pilaf- so tasty." Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the cereal. Some mention it's a great price, while others say it' s pricey.

"...This one from Amazon is more for the money. Very delicious and healthy and low carb if you're into low carb like I am...." Read more

"...I am trying a vegetarian/vegan diet for first time. This is pricey but a little goes a long way...." Read more

"...been (about twice as much), but during this Pandemic, it's not absurdly overpriced...." Read more

"It is a great product, but expensive" Read more

5 customers mention2 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the grain. Some mention it's a wonderful grain, while others say that the reviews concern the grit mixed with the grain, and that no matter how much they washed and rinsed it, it still had gri t in it.

"...What I didn’t like was the grittiness. Sometimes a spoonful would have something gritty like sand or stone dust...." Read more

"Oh, this is a wonderful grain. Learned about in from the Plenty More cookbook. Thanks for the great service and handling this product." Read more

"I concur with the reviews concerning the grit mixed with the grain...." Read more

"Great crunchy grain...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the freekeh. They mention that it is super dirty and full of small stones even after washing. They also say that it does need rinsing and sorting. The package was opened upon arrival, and the freekheh was spilled all over.

"...The Ziyad is fine, flavorful. It does need rinsing, and more than once (and bulk freekeh needs that too). Most dried foods do...." Read more

"This freekeh was rancid. Even the turkey's wpuldn't eat it. My local Natural Grocer's carries freekeh now, and Bob's Red Mill produces it...." Read more

"Bag was open upon arrival. Content spilled throughout box. Cannot use and am unable to return." Read more

"The package was open and the freekeh was spilled all over." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are not happy with the amount of small stones in the cereal. They advise that they should sort it well before cooking it, as it may contain dirt and small stones. Some customers also mention that the grains are small.

"...There are a lot of small stones in this. You’d best sort it well before you cook it. I did not...." Read more

"Like some mentioned it has small stones...I take it out before I wash, but even after I cook the freekeh there's still some in there...." Read more

"the grains are small" Read more

"It doesn't matter how many times I wash this product, still has many small stones." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are not happy with the cereal's quality, with some mentioning that it contains bugs. Some customers also say that they only realized the cereal had bugs after it was crunchy.

"We were excited to try this. Only realized it contained bugs after realized it was crunchy. Do not order" Read more

"Bag was full of bugs & accordingly could not be used. I understand this sometimes happens with dry goods, but it's dissapointing" Read more

"Had bugs in it. Impossible to give 0 stars" Read more

"I found small bugs inside the bag." Read more

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