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Heritage Flour Questions

Why is our milling process unique?

We use a high-velocity milling technology from the 1930’s called the “Unifine Mill”. This mill shatters it into minute particles, yielding the finest whole wheat grind on the market. We resurrected the old mill, we resurrected the old wheat, and we r

Why is your flour different?

Our flour is all 100% organic heritage wheat. It is pre-1950s, pre-hybridized wheat. There have been changes in wheat since the 1950’s that make modern wheat less digestible for many people. We use no modern hybridized wheat. We also use a high-veloc

Can I eat this if I have a gluten sensitivity?

Many people find heritage wheat more digestible. There have been many changes in wheat since the 1950’s that make modern wheat less digestible for many people. While everyone is different, many people have found the heritage grains we use to make our

Is this flour gluten free?

It is not gluten free but many people with gluten sensitivities find it more digestible. They find they can eat it without the reactions they often have to modern wheat.

Is your flour bleached, bromated, enriched, or altered?

No to all of the above. It is simply wheat.

What are the protein levels of your flours?

Heritage wheat has a lower percentage of protein (10%-12%) than modern wheat but it bakes like a higher percentage of protein (12%-14%). While our strongest white flour, the T65, the preference of many French bakers, is only 11-12% it will bake much

How is your flour milled?

We use a unifine high-velocity impact milling system that produces a super-fine, highly nutritious, 100% whole grain, single source flour.

What is the best way to store your flour?

We do not put an expiration date on our flour because it all depends on how it is stored. Our flour will last a very long time if kept cool and dry. You can freeze it if you wish but most people don’t find it necessary. If you decide to freeze it, ma

Can we use your flour in a bread machine?

Yes, many of our customers have had great luck with their bread machines. Generally our flour substitutes one for one so you should be able to use the recipe and instructions that came with your bread machine.

Can I use your flour in any recipe?

Yes, generally substitutes one for one so you can use it in any of your favorite recipes.

Do I need to change my recipes when using Sunrise Flour Mill products?

Our flour should substitute one-for-one in any recipe. Try it in all your favorite recipes!

How can I find out the nutrient content of your flours?

The nutrient content of our flours can be found on the product packaging as well as on our website. If you need details to suit specific health conditions such as chronic kidney disease, please feel free to reach out for the complete nutrient informa