WHY ANCIENT GRAINS?
A TRIP THROUGH TIME
CAN YOU KEEP A VERY OLD SECRET?
Ancient grains unlock the magic that allows snacks to better nourish our bodies with crave-worthy taste and texture!
EARTH LOVE
These grains are remarkably regenerative to the land they grow on, which is vital to maintaining nutrient-rich soil.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ancient grains were discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs
“Sorghum is one of the few really indispensable crops required for the survival of humankind–unrivaled for adding organic matter to worn-out soils,”
JACK HARLAN.
So...WHAT ARE ANCIENT GRAINS?
Ancient grains have been passed down thousands of years without selective crossbreeding, genetic modifications, or hybridization. If history hasn’t changed these grains for over thousands of years, why should we?
PACKED WITH
essential vitamins • minerals • protein • fiber • antioxidants
DID YOU KNOW?
LEONARDO DA VINCI KEPT ANCIENT GRAINS IN HIS PANTRY
SORGHUM
One of the main grains in our products, Sorghum is one of few grains with an edible husk, which helps it retain many of the nutrients that are removed in other grains. The best part of Sorghum, it tastes great too!
100%
We use only 100% U.S. grown sorghum
DID YOU KNOW?
The first known record of sorghum in the United States comes from Ben Franklin in 1757
Get more out of snack time.
Ka-Pop! never forgets its true super-snack mission: always be tasty, fresh and satisfying. With a delicious, slightly nuttier taste, ancient grain powered Ka-Pop! is where fun and nutrition collide. Take that, ordinary snacks!
QUINOA
Pronounced “keen-whaa,” this ancient grain hails from Bolivia and Peru, where it was a major staple of the Incas (Incas actually considered it a sacred crop), and has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. While many people thing Quinoa is a grain, it’s really a seed, and is more closely related to beets, spinach, and chard! Even the greens can be eaten. Quinoa is incredibly nutrient-rich and a complete protein containing all 20 amino acids.
CHIA
Chia seeds are also not a true grain. Chia seeds are native to Mexico and Central America and were staple food for the ancient Aztec warriors. The chia seed is nutrient-dense and packs a punch of energy-boosting power. Aztec warriors said just one spoonful of chia could sustain them for 24 hours. Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language, and chia seeds were known as “runners’ food” because runners and warriors would use them as fuel while running long distances or during battle. Chia contains many natural antioxidants and is rich in minerals, fiber and the omega-3 fatty acid ALA. Chia seeds are also high in protein.