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Flour Milling Questions
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.
Is this whole wheat/whole berry flour?

Our Whole Wheat flours are whole wheat/whole berry flours. Nothing is sifted off. One hundred percent of the wheat berry is in the flour.

Our Sifted flours have some of the larger bran flakes removed to make a lighter, all-purpose flour. This sifting process removes around 8 percent of the total berry weight. To be considered whole wheat, no more than 3 percent of the total weight of the berry can be removed. Even with some bran sifted off, Sandhill Mill flour is more nutritious than fortified flour found on store shelves.

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.
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.
Is this whole wheat/whole berry flour?

Our Whole Wheat flours are whole wheat/whole berry flours. Nothing is sifted off. One hundred percent of the wheat berry is in the flour.

Our Sifted flours have some of the larger bran flakes removed to make a lighter, all-purpose flour. This sifting process removes around 8 percent of the total berry weight. To be considered whole wheat, no more than 3 percent of the total weight of the berry can be removed. Even with some bran sifted off, Sandhill Mill flour is more nutritious than fortified flour found on store shelves.

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.
Where is the seed sourced?

When we can, we hold back seed for future plantings. New varieties are typically sourced from an organic seed supplier in Albert Lee, Minnesota. Some speciality grains are purchased directly from growers who provide untreated seed.

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.*
What are the parts of a wheat berry?
There are three parts of a wheat berry:
  1. Bran
  2. Germ
  3. Endosperm
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
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