Nomina Office porridge serves primarily for preparing a morning snack or a lunch. The ingredients are targeted at filling, providing energy as well as a reasonable dose of both soluble and insoluble fibre (each has its place in the diet). The grain cornerstones of the porridge are sorghum, red and white quinoa and wholegrain rice. These ingredients are complemented by flaxseed flour and inulin, a soluble type of chicory fibre. Sunflower seed lecithin is added to stimulate brain and memory function. This porridge is suitable for preparing both with animal and plant milk. It does not contain gluten or lactose, which makes it even vegan-friendly.

How to prepare

You can prepare Nomina Office porridge in a bowl by mixing the package contents in 250-270 ml of hot milk. You can even use plant milk. Mix well and wait for 4-5 minutes. You can add a piece of fresh fruit or some of your favourite nuts or seeds. Sweetening is up to you.

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One of the ingredients in Nomina Office porridge is sorghum. Sorghum is a long-cultivated crop originating in the Northeastern Africa. Cultures dating as far as the ancient Egypt were already aware of it, and it continued to spread into the drier parts of all continents. The largest quantity is being cultivated in the USA nowadays. Depending on the species, sorghum is used for various technical purposes, sugar production or livestock feeding. Human diets include the eusorghum section of the species. It belongs among the top five most commonly cultivated dietary crops.

This naturally gluten-free crop is a source of protein, fibre, a whole host of important minerals and vitamins (B). Due to the phyto-nutrient content, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects are being studied as well as its potential to reduce the risk of cancer or cardiovascular diseases.

Quinoa is also an ancient crop which was known to the Incas thousands of years ago. Nowadays it is being cultivated not only in the mountainous parts of the South American Andes, but also in certain parts of Europe. Quinoa is classified as a pseudo-grain (similar to amaranth for instance). The analytical possibilities of the present day make it clear why it was held in such high regard by the Incas. Quinoa is commonly labelled as a super-food for its nutritional value. It is valued for its high vitamin content (higher than other grains) including all essential amino acids. It is also a rich source of magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc, vitamin B2, essential fatty acids and fibre. It has a delicious taste, and it is easily digestible and naturally gluten-free.

Wholegrain rice, commonly known as natural rice in our country, is partially dehusked rice. Compared with the dehusked white rice, it retains far more B vitamins as well as more of the desirable minerals (iron, magnesium and phosphorus) and, of course, fibre.

Certain plants contain an energy-storing carbohydrate replacing the commonly known starch. It is called inulin, and it is chemically categorised as a fructan. Plant roots or tubers are usually rich in inulin. You can find it in plants such as garlic, onion, sunroot or sunflower. Our inulin originates in the chicory roots. Being a type of soluble fibre, it passes through the small intestine without being absorbed. The bacteria in the large intestine are able to use it as a source of energy though. Inulin acts as a PREBIOTIC. Supporting the growth of bifidogenic microbiota is extremely important for the human body. The large intestine bacteria then support proper intestinal function as well as protect the body from various infections. Each portion of Nomina Office contains 5g of inulin.

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