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Wheat Grain Hard 20kg BULK
An Australian grown certified Demeter Biodynamic hard wheat with a protein level of greater than 12%. Easily stored for long periods with its nutritional value intact. Commonly used for home milling and sprouting.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Brand: Edwards
Origin: Victoria
Certification: DA
Benefits of organic wheat grain
Organic wheat grain contains vital nutrients that include providing dietary fibre, selenium, and the mineral manganese. Hard wheat contains a higher protein content. With the higher protein content comes a higher concentration of gluten.
The nutrients contained within wheat grain can help to promote healthy bacteria growth in the gut. [1]
Consumption of wheat grain helps to reduce the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes. [2]
Wheat grain has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of colon cancer [3]
As with all organic food, organic wheat grain is produced without the aid of synthetic fertilisers or pesticides. Certified organic food has been shown to have a higher nutritional value than conventionally produced foods.
How to use hard wheat grains
Hard wheat grains can be ground into flour using a wheat grinder or grain mill. Home milling can be done using electronic or manual wheat grinders. Milled hard wheat grain flour has a different colour than all-purpose flour but the taste remains the same. It is a versatile grain with a robust texture that can be used for a variety of baked goods including flatbreads, rolls, buns, bread, tortillas and cereals.
Hard wheat flour can also be added to soups, puddings, salads and stews.
How long does hard wheat grain last?
When purchased in 20 kg bags, wheat grain seeds will last for 12 months provided it is not exposed to direct sunlight. Hard wheat grain when stored in a cool dry place will last for 12 months. Its shelf life can be prolonged further by storing it in a sealed bucket and oxygen absorber.
How to use sprouted hard wheat grains
Sprouted wheat can be used in a variety of foods and recipes. It can be added to soups, salads and bread. It can also be dehydrated and ground into flour for sourdough baking. It can also be used to make porridge or breakfast cereal.
What does certified Demeter biodynamic mean?
Certified Demeter biodynamic is a certified organic rating applied by the biodynamic research institute. The rating is applied to organic products that meet the following standards n Australia:
Local farmers “must satisfy the requirements of the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce and show soil structure development and farm management as detailed in the Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic Method Standard.”[4]
References
1. Adele Costabile, Annett Klinder, Francesca Fava, and others (1-2008), “Whole-grain wheat breakfast cereal has a prebiotic effect on the human gut microbiota: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study”, British Journal of Nutrition, Issue 1, Folder 99, Page 110-120. Edited.
2. Giuseppe Pepa, Claudia Vetrani, Marilena Vitale, and others (12-9-2018), “Wholegrain Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from Epidemiological and Intervention Studies”, Nutrients, Issue 9, Folder 10, Page 1288. Edited.
3.Hongyan Qu, Ronald Madl, Dolores Takemoto, and others (1-3-2005), “Lignans Are Involved in the Antitumor Activity of Wheat Bran in Colon Cancer SW480 Cells “, The Journal of Nutrition, Issue 3, Folder 135, Page 598–602. Edited.
4. http://demeter.org.au/certification.php#CertificationProcess
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