What is authentic seitan?

- Seitan literally means, “made from protein”.
- Its story began more than 1000 years ago with the Buddhists.
- They didn’t eat meat or fish.
- In their search for plant-based protein, they invented seitan.
- 2x more protein as tofu and 20x less fat.
- The Buddhists grew wheat and spelt.
- Pesticides didn’t exist.
- They used powerful ancient grains.
- After being harvested, the ancient grains were ground into flour.
- Undesirable starch and sugars were washed away. With alternating hot and cold fresh water.
- The result was a low carbohydrates and high protein dough.
- This was kneaded until the perfect texture.
- Seitan makers spent many years mastering this skill.
- The Buddhists cooked seitan in a flavoursome broth.
- A traditional soy sauce with ginger and kombu algae.
- That’s how they created their delicious, protein-rich seitan.
- Today, the seitan makers of Bertyn still make authentic seitan.
- Since 3 generations.
- Using ancient grains like Oberkulmer Rotkorn spelt and Manitoba wheat.
- In a traditional soy sauce aged in oak barrels for 15 months.
- According to a 500-year-old recipe of Yoshio Aoki.
- Low in carbohydrates and irresistibly yummy.
- All 100% organic. Better for you. Better for our planet.

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