Edlyn Foods was proud to be part of the launch of the RMIT Food Innovation Hub, a new initiative bringing together food research, education and industry collaboration to support the future of Australia’s food system.
As part of the event, the spotlight was on Greenwheat Freekeh, with renowned chef and pâtissier Adriano Zumbo creating five desserts using our Greenwheat Freekeh milled into flour. Edlyn's Development Chef Aaron Duffy worked alongside Zumbo to help bring the creations to life, showcasing how this wholesome grain can be used in new and unexpected ways.
The desserts included:
- Passionfruit banoffee freekeh
- Freekeh muffins
- Matcha barberry cookies
- Freekeh scones
- Freekeh pumpkin spice cake
Each dessert demonstrated the versatility of Greenwheat Freekeh and its potential beyond traditional savoury dishes. With its naturally roasted flavour, satisfying bite and high fibre content, freekeh offers a nutritious base that can add both flavour and function to bakery and dessert applications.
Milled into flour, Greenwheat Freekeh can be easily incorporated into a wide range of recipes, from muffins and cookies to cakes and scones. It gives chefs, bakers and food manufacturers another way to create products with added nutritional value, while still delivering on taste, texture and appeal.
For Edlyn, this collaboration with RMIT and Adriano Zumbo reflects our ongoing focus on practical food innovation. We’re always looking at how quality ingredients can be used in smarter, more versatile ways across foodservice, manufacturing and commercial kitchens.
The RMIT Food Innovation Hub is an exciting step for the industry, helping connect research with real-world application. We’re pleased to support initiatives that encourage collaboration and help bring new ideas to the table.
Greenwheat Freekeh continues to show just how adaptable it can be, whether served as a grain, used in savoury dishes or reimagined in sweet creations. Seeing it featured in desserts by Adriano Zumbo was a great example of what’s possible when strong ingredients meet creative thinking.
