The Ancient Grain for Modern Life—Our mission is to promote organic agriculture and support organic farmers, to increase diversity of crops and diets and to protect the heritage of a high quality, delicious an- January 2013 cient grain for the benefit of this and future generations. Eat the Whole Thing: KAMUT® Brand Khorasan Wheat Whole Grain

UPCOMING Whole grains are an important and tasty way of including complex carbohydrates in a healthy EVENTS diet. Depending on your age, health, weight, and activity level, the USDA recommends that Americans consume at least three portions, from 1.5 ounces (young children) to 8 ounces (older 20 – 22 January boys and young adult men) of grains a day, and that more than half of those grains should be 2013* - National As- whole grains. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines “whole grain to include cere- sociation for the Spe- al grains that consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked fruit of the grains whose principal cialty Food Trade, components -- the starchy endosperm, germ and bran -- are present in the same relative propor- Fancy Food Show, San tions as they exist in the intact grain.” Francisco, CA, USA Each part of the grain is healthful, but consuming them “whole” provides all of the benefits work- ing together. The FDA recognizes that whole grains provide energy and provide reduced risk for 25 January 2013 – disease including bowl disorders, cancer, heart disease and high cholesterol, stroke, high blood Annual KAMUT® Grower’s Dinner, Re- pressure, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. gina, SK, Canada In order to help you find good whole grain products, a lot of packaging includes the helpful term

“whole grain” on the front or even better includes Whole Grains Council stamps. Products that 13 – 16 February include more than 51% or more of whole grains in the ingredients may also add the FDA- 2013 – BioFach, Hall approved health claim: “Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods, and low in total 6 - 140, Nuremeburg, fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.” Be- Germany ware of terms such as “100% Wheat”, “Multigrain”, and Stone Ground;” - continued on page 3

8 – 10 March 2013- Natural Products Ex- po West, Booth 2604, US Senator for Montana visits KI at Expo East Anaheim, CA, USA

13 – 14 April 2013 – US Senator for Mon- Canadian Health Foods Association, tana Jon Tester visited Booth 1804, Vancou- the Kamut Internation- ver, BC, Canada al booth at Natural Products Expo East in 18 – 21 May 2013* - Baltimore, September National Restaurant 2012. KI congratulates Association, Chicago, Senator Tester on being IL, USA reelected for a second

*KI staff in attendance term and thanks him only for his continued com- mitment to organic farming. Page 2

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION Kamut Enterprises of Europe bvba (KEE) is one of 16 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) involved in developing food products and pursuing health claims, along with 12 leading research organizations with expertise in health claims legislation, and food and health research.

The project is headed by BACCHUS (Beneficial effects of dietary bioactive peptides and polyphenols on cardiovascular health in humans), a collaborative project supported by EU grant funds with the research theme of “food, agriculture and fisheries and biotechnology.” The purpose of BACCHUS is developing solu- tions such as improved dietary habits, including the increased consumption of foods containing bioactive substances purported to be beneficial for the cardiovascular health.

BACHUS supports European SMEs creating new food products, which boost cardiovascular health, using scientific evidence and tools essential for making health claims. The overarching goal of the work is to re- duce deaths due cardiovascular disease in the EU. Cardiovascular disease accounts for 47% in deaths in the EU and consumes a tremendous amount of health care resources.

SPOTLIGHT ON KAMUT® BRAND KHORASAN USER: THE BREAD BECKERS

Located in Woodstock, GA, the Bread Beckers started out selling simple bread-making equipment. Today, they are much more than just a kitchen store; they are a real food store, where customer education, service and sat- isfaction are the ultimate goal. Their story began in 1992 when Sue Becker started reading about widespread health problems in relation to our “modern” diet. The medical journal she was reading suggested that white flour and the bread on the shelves in most supermarkets today have little in common with the healthy whole grain breads of our ancestors. After her research, Sue was convinced enough to buy a grain mill and start making all of her family’s bread. Her fam- ily immediately saw marked improvement in their health and Sue and her husband, Brad, starting sharing the joy and art of bread-making with friends and family. From there it just grew….and GREW.

Today, the Bread Beckers offer classes in their studio, online instructional videos and a storefront where you are free to browse and ask questions. In addition to selling KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat in a vari- ety of package sizes for the home baker, they use it in their bread and pasta making classes. They have created recipes that use the flour in a variety of baked good and the wheat berries for hot and cold salads. They like the rich, buttery taste of KAMUT® wheat and its healthy nutritional profile.

The Bread Beckers, Inc. currently employs 16 passionate people, occupies two buildings, and has become a part of the economic, spiritual and cultural fabric of Cherokee County, GA. Visit www.breadbeckers.com to learn more about their company, check out their recipes and watch instructional baking videos. Kamut In- ternational thanks the Bread Beckers for all the great work they do! January 2013 Page 3

Whole Grains—Continued they do not mean that the product is “Whole Grain.” The Whole Grains Council website is a great resource for learning more about whole grains and features a database of products carrying the stamp.

Also beware that just because a food product is whole grain, it does not mean it is the healthiest food concontinued— choice for you. The Harvard School of Public Health recently released a report noting that “whole grain” labeling can be confusing and inconsistent and that “whole grain” - labeled foods can also include more sugars and calories than is healthy. It is always important to read labels and select products that fit best with your diet and lifestyle. KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat and products are an excellent way to incorporate whole grains into your diet; look for the whole kernels (berries), whole grain flour, and many finished products that include all parts of the grain. Note that not all products that use KAMUT® Brand wheat are “whole grain.”

Eden Foods uses whole grain KAMUT® Brand wheat in a line of pastas that includes ditalini, spirals, rigatoni, and spaghetti.

MagNoodles pastas include the whole KAMUT® Brand wheat grain.

New England Natural Bakers makes a whole grain “Ancient Grains Granola.”

Nature’s Path has several whole grain cereals including Heritage® Flakes and Kirkland Signature by Nature’s Path Organic Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds and their new Heritage® Muesli - Raspberry Hazelnut & Ancient Grains.

Arrowhead Mill’s Puffed KAMUT® Wheat Cereal and Organic KAMUT® Flakes are whole grain. Look for Arrowhead Mill’s new packaging!

Prairie Harvest All of Prairie Harvest’s Artesian Acres KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat pastas are whole grain. These tasty pas- tas are only available in Canada.

KI recommends two favorite cookbooks whose authors are fans of whole grains and can help you incorporate KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat into your home cooked meals. Maria Speck’s Ancient Grains for Modern Meals: Medi- terranean Whole Grain Recipes for Barley, Farro, Kamut, Polenta, Wheat Berries & More (Ten Speed Press, 2011) is award winning and has received excellent reviews. This attractive book incorporates whole grains in an array of foods. Grain Mains: 101 surprising and Satisfying Whole Grain Recipes for Every Meal of the Day (Rodale 2012) by Mark Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough shows you how to rethink your pantry and meal planning to include whole grains in all your meals, not as a side, but rather as the “main” highlight of the meal.

Know that you are getting all the best of KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat when you get the “Whole Grain!”

About the Whole Grains Council Stamp – In the US products must contain at least 8g of whole grain per labeled serving to use the basic Whole Grain Stamp. Products containing at least 16g of whole grain, and where ALL the grains are whole grains, may use the 100% Whole Grain Stamp.

In Canada, the 100% Stamp is limited to products where all the ingredients are whole grains – so only a sack of brown rice, a bag of whole grain flour or other similar prod- ucts would qualify for the 100% Stamp.)

RECIPE

Chipotle Carrot, Avocado and KAMUT® Brand Khorasan Wheat Salad

The following recipe for Chipotle Carrot, Avocado and KAMUT® Brand Kamut International PO Box 4903 Khorasan Wheat Salad was featured on the blog “Naturally Ella.” The focus Missoula, MT 59806 of the blog is on seasonal vegetarian cooking that everyone can enjoy and Phone: 406-251-9418 Fax: 406-251-9420 that is easy to prepare. Toll Free: 1-800-644-6450 Www.kamut.com

Ingredients

Jamie Ryan Lockman 5-6 large carrots Regional Director, North America 2 teaspoons olive oil [email protected] ½ to 1 teaspoon chipotle powder Tara Blyth 1 cup KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat berries Communications & Development [email protected] 1 avocado ¼ cup sunflower seeds Trevor Blyth Chief Executive Officer 1 tablespoon olive oil [email protected] 1 tablespoon honey

Bob Quinn 1 tablespoon lime juice Founder & President Cilantro, for topping 333 Kamut Lane Big Sandy, MT 59520

Instructions

 Preheat oven to 350˚.  Cover the KAMUT® wheat with water and bring to a boil. Let cook until the KAMUT® Like us on Facebook, follow us on wheat is tender, roughly an hour*. Drain and set aside. Twitter  Cut carrots into ½” slices. Toss with two teaspoons of olive oil and ½ teaspoons chipotle powder (add more for a hotter dish). Roast on a foil lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender.  While carrots roast, remove avocado from skin and dice into large pieces. Toss together the KAMUT® wheat berries, roasted carrots, avocado, and sunflower seeds. Whisk together olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Drizzle over KAMUT® wheat and lightly toss. Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro. Notes *It is recommend to soak KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat before cooking, preferably overnight. This will cut down on cooking time.

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time:1 hour 10 mins