What's nice about ancient grains isn't that they are better or healthier. They each have a unique flavor profile that I look forward to every time I bake bread with one of them.
@@MaxCabs yes it was channel 4. Apparently if you go to the description of the channel it says you can watch the full length episodes on channel 4’s online player. I might do that as I remember enjoying this show years ago.
Channel 4 (its sections fit in well with the adverts). It's a shame that this RUclips channel hasn't done too well, but I think its just a little extra and to sort of promote All4, so not much effort has been put in. You can see that from their lack of community engagement (which is fine btw, as not all things of RUclips have to be 'RUclipsrs').
Norman Borlaug saved the world from starvation. He gave us the ability to watch a youtube video about inefficient wheat varieties and "how they are better". What a world we live in.
Not exactly true, the famine in the world has been due to the poor/corrupt distribution of eg. grains and waste of food (mostly be the West) Also, the constant race to bring bigger and bigger yield has been having a devastating effect on the planet.
@Food Unwrapped: Based on your comments section, I think you should do an episode that explores the effects of monoculture on food production, and why growing a wide variety of wheat varieties (including these Ancient grains) can actually result in _more_ sustainable food security, less water usage, and less invasive farming practices.
What flour has been used for the baking test? I guess the modern one was wheat. But the ancient one? There are hundreds of grains, so which one was it?
Ancient grains are an ethical choice. The wheats weren't just 'combined', they were genetically modified back in the 60s to produce not only a higher yield, but also a double season. The result is a PRODUCT (not a food!!) that is almost incompatible with human digestion. One reason we have seen a rise in food intolerances in modern times. Please get the message out there: modern bread is GARBAGE!! ☹
@@ronson-natsarim ALESSIO FASANO has done a lot of research ! Read or look for William Davis M.D He is a medical doctor that mention this issue too. Norman Borlaug
@@JackHudler That's not correct. Every viable wheat berry whether GMO/hybrid or heirloom (ancient) can be sprouted and pollinated in your garden or farm. They will be pollinated by the wind like all other wheats. The only difference is that it's a violation of IP for you to harvest the berries (aka SEED) from your GMO/hybrid wheat.
@@JackHudler So how many blooming wheat plants do your cousins hand-pollinate in their lab or tent per year? Considering one acre of wheat contains over a million plants, I would say they must have a really big tent to prevent the plants from self-pollinating by wind.
Some thoughts: he doesn’t mention one of crucial differences, ancient grains such as eikcorn has 16-18 chromosomes, whereas modern has 44. - 46, changes created far too fast for our bodies to adapt to. N ok t to I mention all the love put into this bread vs. machine and unaware laborers
And switching back to these grains world-wide would (a) raise the price of a loaf of bread dramatically, (b) increase malnutrition or (c) both. People forget that although there is a lot wrong with modern food, modern food has allowed the planet to feed nearly 8 billion people without too much difficulty. Aside from some very localized famines, most hunger today is related to government corruption or regional wars, not a lack of food.
@@kcgunesq Good point I did not think about that. Most modern GMO food is created for increasing supply and that is what is driving the rapid innovation in a lot of countries. My point is that as consumers if our economic situation allows it, we have options to choose the healthier and more nutritious option for our own wellbeing.
@@adnanjam this is a good discussion. I'm seeing a lot of "ethical" food businesses but their products are so expensive. I've been wondering how to poor people afford to eat the best and take care of producers, the planet etc. However I think that burden of responsibility is probably something for those of use who can afford it.
How about the environmental and food security impact of a grain that has a lower yield per acre of arable land? The idea that people are selfish enough to spend extra to literally demand more farmland to feed themselves the same amount of food (when food shortage due to lack of arable land is just around the corner) sickens me.
It depends I guess? If they choose the right kind of grain it can actually be more sustainable. Even with lower yield it can still be a net positive if the selected grain is highly suited to local conditions, which means lower need for additional inputs like irrigration and fertilizer.
@@marcheck3400 I think it's safest to assume that modern wheat makes more efficient use of resources unless otherwise proven; it was bred for exactly that purpose after all. However, I concede that what you suggest is at least theoretically possible.
Given the miniscule amounts grown (comparatively), the impact is likely insignificant. The efficiencies from producing less meat would have a much greater return.
Bollox. Capitalism has watered out a lot of the products we consume. Bananas, tomatoes, wheat, strawberries, etc. Flavour is sacrificed for uniformity, shelf life etc.
What's nice about ancient grains isn't that they are better or healthier. They each have a unique flavor profile that I look forward to every time I bake bread with one of them.
Better for inflammation, celiacs ibs and blood sugars
The best thing about any ancient grain was that they provided more food than the grain people used before it.
There are many " ancient grains" on the market today in Austria and Germany, not just a few from Sicily. A lot more to discover!
heyy I am Austrian where can I find ancient grains?😍😍😍
I dont know how this channel has so few subscribers, with such a high production value, is this like a BBC food show originally?
Yup, can’t remember what channel though! Think maybe channel 4?
You are correct. Can’t remember what years it was but it was good fun. It was a full length show too, not just these quick videos.
@@MaxCabs yes it was channel 4. Apparently if you go to the description of the channel it says you can watch the full length episodes on channel 4’s online player. I might do that as I remember enjoying this show years ago.
Channel 4 (its sections fit in well with the adverts).
It's a shame that this RUclips channel hasn't done too well, but I think its just a little extra and to sort of promote All4, so not much effort has been put in. You can see that from their lack of community engagement (which is fine btw, as not all things of RUclips have to be 'RUclipsrs').
i was looking through the comments because i was wondering the same thing
Norman Borlaug saved the world from starvation. He gave us the ability to watch a youtube video about inefficient wheat varieties and "how they are better". What a world we live in.
Not exactly true, the famine in the world has been due to the poor/corrupt distribution of eg. grains and waste of food (mostly be the West) Also, the constant race to bring bigger and bigger yield has been having a devastating effect on the planet.
@Food Unwrapped: Based on your comments section, I think you should do an episode that explores the effects of monoculture on food production, and why growing a wide variety of wheat varieties (including these Ancient grains) can actually result in _more_ sustainable food security, less water usage, and less invasive farming practices.
Totally 👏
I baked sprouted Ancient grains sourdough bread weekly, they are extremely nutritious and healthy. They tasted so good.
What name of flour did you buy please
And where. ? Many thnx
What flour has been used for the baking test?
I guess the modern one was wheat. But the ancient one? There are hundreds of grains, so which one was it?
I wish they did an analysis of the nutrition content. I don't need bro science
Living in Italy the one thing I don’t miss is American bread!
Try live in Japan youll miss your american bread! 😆
Mill, spell,rye flour, I bought it on Amazon or at Whole Foods
I just like them because they taste good🤷🏻♀️
Was the tiny car, Fiat Topolino AKA the original Fiat 500?
I THOUGHT SO PAL . :)
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Just wondering.... who are you calling and talking to in the beginning of each video?
food typically has a helpline on the packaging, they're talking to the manufacturer
At @0:21 you see a small figure popping up from below with a sign that says "Customer Helplines".
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You are welcome.
Whoever it was obviously had no clue what Ancient grains are!! 😆
Ancient grains are an ethical choice. The wheats weren't just 'combined', they were genetically modified back in the 60s to produce not only a higher yield, but also a double season. The result is a PRODUCT (not a food!!) that is almost incompatible with human digestion. One reason we have seen a rise in food intolerances in modern times. Please get the message out there: modern bread is GARBAGE!! ☹
I’m looking for the evidence that wheat was genetically modified but I’m not finding it. Do have any to share?
@@ronson-natsarim look up the name Norman Borlaug. He was known as the Father of the Green Revolution. 🙂
Are you saying that ancient grains are garbage or regular grains are garbage? Your comment is a little hard to follow.
@@HOTD108_ regular wheat. Look up Norman Borlaug.
@@ronson-natsarim ALESSIO FASANO has done a lot of research !
Read or look for William Davis M.D He is a medical doctor that mention this issue too.
Norman Borlaug
Don't they cross pollinate?
@@JackHudler
Yes, you are right. I'm not a farmer, I forgot that modern farmers buy all their seed rather than use seed from their own harvests.
@@JackHudler Wheat is self-pollinating. If there's no pollination, there's no seed.
@@JackHudler That's not correct. Every viable wheat berry whether GMO/hybrid or heirloom (ancient) can be sprouted and pollinated in your garden or farm. They will be pollinated by the wind like all other wheats. The only difference is that it's a violation of IP for you to harvest the berries (aka SEED) from your GMO/hybrid wheat.
@@JackHudler So how many blooming wheat plants do your cousins hand-pollinate in their lab or tent per year? Considering one acre of wheat contains over a million plants, I would say they must have a really big tent to prevent the plants from self-pollinating by wind.
I've not seen any acient grains in my bread section...
They might be listed separately as spelt or amaranth.
You can buy spelt flour in supermarkets, but the price is a bit higher, of course. All depends what price we put on our health 🤔
Accursio is kind of cute.
So are you
Some thoughts: he doesn’t mention one of crucial differences, ancient grains such as eikcorn has 16-18 chromosomes, whereas modern has 44. - 46, changes created far too fast for our bodies to adapt to. N ok t to I mention all the love put into this bread vs. machine and unaware laborers
Well we’re fkd now that Monsanto owns most seeds!
We've been f'ed for time unfortunately
No side by side comparison when cooked? I'm betting there must be some reason behind that. Something didn't turn out?
The ancient grain bread looked really dry and unappetizing to me.
@@kcgunesq Don't know why, but healthy things look unappetising.
Hmm... I think I will try it for my own bread. If it's not too expensive. My bread's already very good as it is. If I say so myself :P
I like those little Italian cars! If you get into one with a pretty girl and drive to your destination, you will discover that she is now pregnant!
I like the information but not the host
Pretty sure there is a negligible difference in nutritional value.
Not really, common wheat has been cultivated and modified to yield a lot of starch
And switching back to these grains world-wide would (a) raise the price of a loaf of bread dramatically, (b) increase malnutrition or (c) both.
People forget that although there is a lot wrong with modern food, modern food has allowed the planet to feed nearly 8 billion people without too much difficulty. Aside from some very localized famines, most hunger today is related to government corruption or regional wars, not a lack of food.
@@kcgunesq Good point I did not think about that. Most modern GMO food is created for increasing supply and that is what is driving the rapid innovation in a lot of countries.
My point is that as consumers if our economic situation allows it, we have options to choose the healthier and more nutritious option for our own wellbeing.
@@adnanjam this is a good discussion. I'm seeing a lot of "ethical" food businesses but their products are so expensive. I've been wondering how to poor people afford to eat the best and take care of producers, the planet etc.
However I think that burden of responsibility is probably something for those of use who can afford it.
@@diulikadikaday Hopefully, as more people buy "ethical" food, the cost will reduce and there will be a shift towards that food in general.
How about the environmental and food security impact of a grain that has a lower yield per acre of arable land? The idea that people are selfish enough to spend extra to literally demand more farmland to feed themselves the same amount of food (when food shortage due to lack of arable land is just around the corner) sickens me.
It depends I guess? If they choose the right kind of grain it can actually be more sustainable. Even with lower yield it can still be a net positive if the selected grain is highly suited to local conditions, which means lower need for additional inputs like irrigration and fertilizer.
@@marcheck3400 I think it's safest to assume that modern wheat makes more efficient use of resources unless otherwise proven; it was bred for exactly that purpose after all. However, I concede that what you suggest is at least theoretically possible.
Given the miniscule amounts grown (comparatively), the impact is likely insignificant. The efficiencies from producing less meat would have a much greater return.
@@Mark-zu6oz Ah, the old "that problem over there is bigger, therefore we shouldn't bother fixing this problem" fallacy.
@@TheHuesSciTech Not really. It's solving the same problem by taking a much more effective action.
Nothing "ancient" was better than what exists today...
Bollox. Capitalism has watered out a lot of the products we consume.
Bananas, tomatoes, wheat, strawberries, etc.
Flavour is sacrificed for uniformity, shelf life etc.
Eat Rice.