Ancient grains have “no official definition” but often refer to grains that have remained unchanged for at least 100 years, according to the Oldways Whole Grains Council. Breads made with ...

For longer storage, your best bet is to refrigerate or freeze grain kernels, for 3 to 12 months, Roxana Jullapat says in "Mother Grains." This keeps them from going rancid and safe from pantry pests.

Cooking. If you buy packaged grains, the label should include cooking instructions (hang on to them if you are repackaging). One method is absorption, in which you add a given ratio of water to ...

It’s also packed with nutrients and provides more health benefits than many common grains. Health Benefits Farro is a grain, and most people use it as a carbohydrate source in meals.