ZEA Life-Giving
“There are two kinds of Zea · one single and the other dicoccous,
having the seed joined in two husks.”
“Ζέα δισσή · ἡ μὲν γὰρ ἁπλῆ ἡ δὲ δίκοκκος καλεῖται,
ἐν δυσὶν ἐλύτροις ἔχουσα συνεζευγμένον τὸ σπέρμα.”
– Pedanius Dioscorides (40-90 AD),
Greek physician, pharmacologist and botanist
Zea (/ˈzea/) · ancient single- and double-grain hulled wheat named by the ancient Greeks ζείδωρος (/ˈziðoros/) meaning Life-Giving. Its grains are naturally grown inside husks protected from pollutants, resulting in preserved nutritional consistency throughout production and during storage. It is double-grain wheat because each husk houses two grains. It is rich in dietary fiber, B-vitamins and minerals, attributed to Greece’s remarkable microclimate. It has just traces of gluten making it far superior to common wheat products. Zea identifies hulled wheat of Greek origin.

Hard-ZEA
Wheat taxonomy: Triticum dicoccum - Diploid (14 chromosomes) - Rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins and minerals - Traces of healthy gluten content - Whole milled stone ground for maximum nutritional benefits - Perfect for bread making

Soft-ZEA (Descendant of Hard-Zea)
Wheat taxonomy: Triticum spelta - Hexaploid (42 chromosomes) - Rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins and minerals - Traces of healthy gluten content - Whole milled stone ground for maximum nutritional benefits - Perfect for pastries
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