Flours

Whole Wheat Flour is 100% stone ground from organic hard red U.S. dark northern spring wheat and has all of the nutritious bran and germ still intact. Nothing is lost in the process of grinding the flour. Whole Wheat Flour is a robust, full-flavored flour containing vitamins, minerals and protein.

Whole Wheat Flour is a good source of calcium, iron, fiber, and other minerals like selenium. Selenium helps in proper cellular function throughout the body and helps improve the immune system. In addition, hard red wheat has the highest protein content of all the wheat types. Whole wheat flour contains several vitamins, including folate and riboflavin. Consuming whole wheat flour also contributes to your micronutrient intake. Among the nutrients in whole wheat flour are the B vitamins (B-1, B-3 and B-5), which collectively support your metabolism to help your body derive energy from your food. Whole wheat flour is also a good source of phosphorus. This essential mineral makes up a primary component of your DNA, cell membranes, and bone tissue.

Making a few easy substitutions in your diet can help you reap the nutritional benefit of whole-wheat flour without sacrificing the foods you love. When you bake at home, try using a mix of whole wheat and white flours for cookies, muffins and cakes, and opt for 100% whole wheat flour to make homemade bread. Browse our extensive selection of whole wheat flour recipes.