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Why stone milled flour?
Stone milling flour keeps all 3 parts of the wheat berry in the flour - the bran, germ and endosperm. The germ and bran are often removed during the traditional milling processes to increase the flour's shelf life. Removing these two parts, removes a large portion of the flour's nutrients.
Why is Sandhill Mill's flour more a darker color than store-bought flour?
Here at Sandhill Mill, we stone-mill our flour, keeping the bran and germ with the flour. The bran and germ add the beautiful brown-tint and robust nutrients to our flours.
How do I store freshly milled flour?
Fresh milled flour will keep for several months in the cupboard or other cool, dark place. We recommend purchasing in small quantities frequently to ensure the freshest, most flavorful and aromatic flour.
What is the difference between whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour?
Whole wheat flour is just that - all three parts of the wheat berry are in the flour. 

All-purpose flour is typically sifted and lighter in color because much of the bran has been removed from the flour. To qualify as whole grain or whole wheat flour, no more than 2% of the total weight of the wheat berry or 10% of the bran can be removed from the flour.
Why stone milled flour?
Stone milling flour keeps all 3 parts of the wheat berry in the flour - the bran, germ and endosperm. The germ and bran are often removed during the traditional milling processes to increase the flour's shelf life. Removing these two parts, removes a large portion of the flour's nutrients.
Why is Sandhill Mill's flour more a darker color than store-bought flour?
Here at Sandhill Mill, we stone-mill our flour, keeping the bran and germ with the flour. The bran and germ add the beautiful brown-tint and robust nutrients to our flours.
How do I store freshly milled flour?
Fresh milled flour will keep for several months in the cupboard or other cool, dark place. We recommend purchasing in small quantities frequently to ensure the freshest, most flavorful and aromatic flour.
What is the difference between whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour?
Whole wheat flour is just that - all three parts of the wheat berry are in the flour. 

All-purpose flour is typically sifted and lighter in color because much of the bran has been removed from the flour. To qualify as whole grain or whole wheat flour, no more than 2% of the total weight of the wheat berry or 10% of the bran can be removed from the flour.
Why ancient grains?
Ancient grains are the oldest, most pure grains known to man. Because they have not been modified or hybridized, those who have gluten intollerances can often eat ancient grains without issue.

* If you have a gluten intollerance, consult with your medical team about ancient grains before consuming
What are the parts of a wheat berry?
There are three parts of a wheat berry:
  1. Bran
  2. Germ
  3. Endosperm
Can my order be shipped?
Yes!

We have just opened shipping on our wheat berries and flour! Because shipping is new for us, we are in a trial shipping rate period. Freshness is of utmost importance to us at Sandhill Mill. To ensure the freshest flour, we mill your order within 24 hours of pickup or shipping.
 
If you are ordering over 20 lbs of product, please reach out to us at nourish@sandhillmill.com for bulk delivery options.
 
*We do not ship mixes at this time.*
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