Buckwheat Hulls
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Buckwheat Hulls Quality Check
Buckwheat Hulls Quality Check
PineTales Buckwheat Hulls are the cleanest on the market.
Our cleaning process consists of 4 steps:
1.) Heat Treatment(this ensures any bugs or eggs from bugs and insects are killed off)
2.) Washing(Yes that's right. We rinse off our hulls to get rid of dust and wash out all killed off bugs and eggs.) ***Other companies don't do this because it's a lot of work
3.) Triple Screening(this removes any remaining debris that's smaller than the buckwheat shells)
4.) UV Light Treatment to kill off any germs. ***Other Companies don't do this either because it's very time consuming.
Ultra Premium Buckwheat Hulls
Organic Pillow Stuffing & Filling
- Choose between 5lbs, 10lbs, or 20lbs of Organic Buckwheat Hulls.
Triple Screened and Treated
- Triple screened, washed, and then heat and UV light treated to ensure you receive the cleanest buckwheat hulls filling available.
Chemical-Free and Hypoallergenic
- Guaranteed pesticide, toxin, and chemical-free, these hulls are hypoallergenic and gluten-free.
Versatile Use
- Perfect as filling for pillows, cushions, bean bags, toys, and other crafts. Also great as mulch for gardening.
Same Quality as Our Pillows
- These are the very same hulls we use to make buckwheat pillows and meditation pillows, so you don't have to compromise on quality or cleanliness.
Consider Millet Hulls
- If you need something smoother, less noisy, and possibly more comfortable, consider a millet hulls pillow stuffing.
How Much Buckwheat Hulls Do You Need?
- It all comes down to volume.
- 6 pounds of buckwheat hulls fill up a box of about 16x10x6 inches.
- 12 pounds of buckwheat hulls fill up a box of around 20x14x8 inches.
- 22 pounds of hulls fill up a box of around 22x17x12 inches.
With these numbers in mind, you can calculate the volume of whatever you need to fill or stuff, and then compare the numbers to determine how much stuffing you need.
1.) What are Buckwheat Hulls?
Buckwheat Hulls are the outer shells of buckwheat groats (grain). They have a natural earthy smell that is subtle and not overwhelming. If you enjoy the smell of walking in the woods, you'll likely appreciate the natural scent of these hulls.
Buckwheat was originally grown in Asia (Japan, China, parts of Russia) and later became popular in Europe, North America, and Canada. It is mainly used in the commercial production of flour for noodles and bread products. Buckwheat groats also make a tasty porridge and oatmeal alternative when cooked in water. Since they are gluten-free, the hulls are also gluten-free, making them an excellent choice for people with allergies.
Interestingly, buckwheat has recently gained popularity as a substitute grain for making gluten-free beer. In China, people also drink tea made from roasted buckwheat.
2.) What Can You Use Buckwheat Hulls For?
The most popular use is as pillow filling/stuffing, but people also use them to make toys, cushions, bean bags, and even mattresses. Buckwheat husks are also a popular natural and organic mulch for gardening.
Using them to make a buckwheat hulls sleeping pillow is popular because the hulls don't retain heat and are five times more breathable than most synthetic and natural fibers. Buckwheat hulls are also hypoallergenic.
Recently, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications for buckwheat hulls have increased due to their high levels of bioactive compounds.
3.) Do Buckwheat Husks Attract Bugs?
As long as they are properly cleaned, bugs are not an issue. Bugs only infest material they perceive as a food source. Therefore, proper cleaning of hulls is crucial to ensure they remain bug-free. Even the smallest leftover particles of the groat itself can attract bugs. Using air-cleaning technologies and heat treatment are two processes that deliver guaranteed bug-free buckwheat husks and eliminate any living organisms (bacteria and other micro-life forms) from the hulls.
4.) How to Store Them?
There is no set rule or requirement for storage. As long as the hulls are kept dry, you are all set. Moisture can create mold, and when buckwheat husks are soaked in water, they can even break down, causing the hulls to crack and become unusable as pillow stuffing. We recommend using a plastic bag or a simple bucket to store them in.
