By Lee Gyu-lee
As more people embrace health-conscious living, anti-ageing diets – designed to slow the ageing process – have emerged as a major movement in the food and wellness scene, pushing superfoods into the spotlight.
Farro, an Italian word meaning ancient wheat grain, is often used to describe three different grains – einkorn, emmer and spelt – but primarily refers to emmer, which is produced in large quantities in Italy today.
Originally cultivated and eaten more than 2,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia and once a staple for Roman soldiers, it is still popular in Italian and other Mediterranean cuisine. It has now attracted renewed attention for its impressive nutritional profile and versatility in modern meals.