Siyez bulgur, the ancestor of wheat

Siyez (einkorn) is one of the oldest wheat species, grown in Anatolia for thousands of years and never genetically modified. It is still produced with traditional methods in the Kastamonu region.

Is siyez gluten-free?

No. Siyez is a type of wheat and contains gluten. If you need to follow a gluten-free diet, corn bulgur or gluten-free grain mixes are good alternatives for bulgur pilaf and meatballs.

Gluten-free alternatives

• Corn bulgur for meatballs: For kisir and raw meatballs (çiğ köfte).
• Grain mix for pilaf: For plain pilaf and side dishes.
• Buckwheat (kasha): For salads and hot dishes.