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Whole grain teff seed

Whole-grain teff seed refers to intact edible teff grain, cooked in liquid for porridge or used in grain-based foods.

Whole grain teff seed — illustrative ingredient image

About Whole grain teff seed

Teff seed is the small edible grain of the teff cereal crop; in food contexts, “seed” commonly refers to the grain itself. It is sold intact, with colours ranging from pale cream to reddish-brown or darker shades.

The grain is cooked in water or other liquid for porridge and can be used in grain-based foods. When cooked, it is tender and may form a cohesive texture, with a mild, earthy flavour. This description concerns edible teff grain, not seed sold for planting, teff flour or a prepared product.

Ingredient type
whole food

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teff seed

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Whole grain teff seed nutrition & diet

Whole grain teff seed nutritional value

Teff, uncooked

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
367kcal
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
73.1g
Fat
2.4g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ. Values are reused for a confirmed PlateSafe identity alias; the displayed reference form remains controlling.

Nutrition measurements may refer to dry intact grain or cooked grain, whose water content differs. Flour and products made with teff should be assessed as separate forms.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Teff, uncooked ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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