Boise, Idaho – Maskal Teff announced the launch of its certified Organic Brown Teff Flour and Organic Teff Grain. This milestone underscores Maskal Teff’s commitment to providing high-quality, nutritious teff for consumers, bakeries, foodservice operators and manufacturers. The announcement marks the culmination of a wholly organic product line.
Teff is the world’s tiniest grain with gigantic benefits:
- Nutritional Powerhouse: Teff is rich in protein and essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium, making it a complete protein source that’s perfect for gluten-free and plant-based diets.
- Gut-friendly: Teff is packed with both soluble and insoluble fiber, promoting healthy digestion and nourishing gut bacteria, which supports weight management and overall well-being. Teff also boasts slow-digesting complex carbohydrates that help stabilize blood sugar and increase satiety.
- Sustainable Superfood: Teff is a climate-resilient and water-efficient crop that thrives in the western-U.S. where drought and water shortages are becoming more common. Maskal Teff works with growers exclusively in the U.S. to support a more sustainable food future.
- Gluten-Free Versatility: Teff is 100 percent gluten-free and can be incorporated easily into a gluten-free flour blend, and works well as a cup-for-cup substitute in recipes such as pancakes and waffles. The grain can be prepared as a porridge similar to cream of wheat or oatmeal.
Organic Teff Grain
Maskal Teff Organic Teff Grain comes in ivory and brown varieties, has a nutty flavor, and nutritionally dense properties that stay intact through cooking. Teff grain can be used as an inclusion in breads or granola bars, or as a substitute for other grains such as quinoa or couscous in side dishes and salads.
Organic Teff Flour
Maskal Teff Organic Flour is ground fresh daily, retaining the same nutritional value as the grain. Teff flour is most commonly used to make injera, an Ethiopian cuisine staple, but can also be used in baked goods as a gluten-free, nutritionally-dense option for imparting a whole wheat taste. Its versatility also lends itself to other common flour uses, like making pasta dough or thickening soups and gravy.
“Carrying all of our teff products in organic options responds to the discerning, label-conscious consumer who is already familiar with or curious to try teff,” said Royd Carlson, agriculture manager for Maskal Teff. “The product line is already gluten-free, non-GMO, and a climate-friendly crop, so we are thrilled to tick the final box on what we believe is at the top of our customer’s list when considering teff compared to other ancient grains.”
Maskal Teff’s conventional and organic teff flour and grain are available in 14 oz. bags (single or 6-packs) on Amazon. Product is also available in retail and foodservice sizes at teffco.com.
About Maskal Teff
Based in Boise, Maskal Teff’s mission for nearly 40 years has been to preserve the accessibility of American-grown teff to Ethiopian and Eritrean communities in the United States and to share its benefits with people of all backgrounds. For more about Maskal Teff and its products, please visit www.teffco.com.
