A climate-friendly grain for brands committed to sustainability, nutrition, and quality.
Kernza® is most often used in blended applications (5–10%) due to its unique elasticity. With proper storage, Kernza® flour maintains shelf stability. Common food uses include:
With it’s nutty, complex flavor and dietary advantages, Kernza provides a powerful punch to boost protein and fiber content in food products.
in whole grain Kernza, with some lots of grain up to 22%.
5–6% soluble fiber and 14–24% insoluble fiber.
including zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Download the nutrition guide for details, sources, and nutrition comparisons.
| Nutrients (G/100G unless noted) | Kernza whole grain | White wheat berries | Kernza refined flour | All purpose white flour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 8.5 | 13.75 | 8.1 | 11.9 |
| Ash | 2.4 | N/A | 0.6 | 0.47 |
| Calories | 368 | 318 | 368 | 364 |
| Protein | 19.2 | 9.24 | 17.5 | 10.3 |
| Carbohydrates | 67.3 | 73.7 | 73.2 | 76.3 |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Soluble Fiber | 3.6 | N/A | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Sugar | 1.7 | 1.1 | N/A | 0.3 |
| Total Fat | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Sat Fat | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Mono Fat | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Poly Fat | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Trans Fat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (MG) | 0 | 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Calcium (MG) | 120.0 | 25.0 | 0.1 | 15.0 |
| Iron (MG) | 5.5 | 2.6 | 37.0 | 1.2 |
| Potassium (MG) | 480.0 | N/A | 0.1 | 107.0 |
| Sodium (MG) | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 2.0 |
Kernza contributes a sweet, nutty flavor while improving sustainability credentials for craft brewers and distillers.
| Type of Grain | Unit | 2-Row Barley Base Malt | Kernza Malted Hulled | Unmalted Hulled Kernza | Malted White Wheat | Unmalted White Wheat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | 5.23 | 3.53 | 4.30 | 5.00 | 12.0 |
| Total Protein | % | 11.5 | 18.0 | 17.9 | 11.5 | 10.0 |
| Alpha Amylase | D.U. | 65.0 | 15 | 8 | 48 | - |
| Germination Energy | % | >95** | N/A | 65 | N/A | >95** |
| Germination Capacity | % | >95** | N/A | 75 | N/A | >95** |
| Extract (FG Dry Basis) | % | 81.0 | 79.9 | 69.9 | 83.0 | 76 |
| Color | *SRM | 2.2 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Turbidity | NTU | 8.7 | N/A | 3.0 | - | - |
| pH | - | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.3 | - | - |
| Soluble Protein | % | 4.7 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | - |
| S/T Ratio | - | 41.0 | 49.4 | 25.7 | 41.0 | - |
| B-Glucan | MG/L | 96 | 67 | 176 | - | - |
| Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) | MG/L | 169 | 174 | 45 | - | - |
| Diastatic Power | *L | 129 | 104 | 108 | 160 | - |
