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Spelt, buckwheat and rice
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Spelt, buckwheat and rice
Cereals and grains: spelt or dinkled wheat, Triticum spelta 1, buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum 2, and rice, Oryza sativa 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795
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Bertuch Bilderbuch Buckwheat Cereal Educational Encyclopedia Friedrich Grain Johann Kinder Oryza Rice Sativa Spelt Triticum Wheat Fagopyrum
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This charming hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1795, showcases an assortment of three different cereals and grains: spelt or dinkled wheat (Triticum spelta, 1), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum, 2), and rice (Oryza sativa, 3). The image serves as an educational illustration from an encyclopedia of natural history, intended for children. Spelt, also known as dinkled wheat, is an ancient type of wheat that has gained popularity in recent years for its nutty flavor and higher nutritional value compared to modern wheat varieties. Buckwheat, despite its name, is not related to wheat at all, but rather to the rhubarb family. It is a gluten-free grain that is rich in protein, fiber, and various essential minerals. Lastly, rice, a staple food for over half of the world's population, is shown in its natural form. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the unique characteristics of each grain, with the spelt grains displaying a distinct curved shape, the buckwheat grains arranged in a star-like pattern, and the rice grains exhibiting their elongated, slender form. This image not only serves as a visual representation of these essential food sources but also as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the late 18th century.
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