Buckwheat groats are a grain product that is obtained from the seeds of the buckwheat plant. Basic information about buckwheat groats. As a result of peeling buckwheat grains, buckwheat groats (the popular name is buckwheat) are obtained. At the same time, it can be either steamed (if the grain has been subjected to hydrothermal treatment) or not steamed (if the grain has not been subjected to this operation).