Emmer wheat, also known as farro, is an ancient grain rich in magnesium, vitamins, dietary fiber, and the amino acid lysine. It has a very low gluten content, making it a particularly important part of a balanced diet.

Great importance in modern healthy eating is given to micronutrients, and specifically to the concentration of bioavailable ions of inorganic elements. Compared to wheat, emmer wheat has been found to have 20-60% higher concentrations of iron (Fe++), zinc (Zn++), copper (Cu++), magnesium (Mg++), and phosphorus (P++).