Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a monocot crop. It belongs to the Poaceae family, which includes grasses, and is primarily cultivated for its tiny seeds, which are a staple food in Ethiopia. As a monocot, teff has characteristics such as parallel leaf venation and a fibrous root system.
Teff Grows in Ethiopia!!
Teff is a tiny grain that's the staple crop of Ethiopia. 150 grains of teff fit into a single wheat kernel. There are over 1,000,000 seeds in one pound of teff. It comes in two varieties - white and red. Most of the teff grown in the US is marketed through the Idaho based Teff Company.For more information, see: teff
You can purchase teff flour at specialty baking stores.
Yes, teff flour is gluten-free.
Teff Erhat was born on August 15, 1938, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Teff can be used as a substitute for wheat. If you are making injera bread but teff flour is not available, you can use wheat flour, rice flour, or barley flour.
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The Malayalam word for Teff is "തേപ്പ്" (thepp). Teff is a small grain that is primarily grown in Ethiopia and is known for its nutritional value. It is often used to make traditional dishes like injera.
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Grass is a monocot plant.