Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of some of the most commonly asked questions from customers.
Are there other names for Einkorn?
Yes, because of it’s ancient origins, einkorn is known by many names across the world: Triticum monococcum (Latin, scientific name), einkorn (German), small spelt (Italian), farro piccolo (Italian), engrain (French), Le petit épautre (French), tiphe (Greek), siyez (Turkish), and sifon (Hebrew). Learn more about the other names for einkorn here.
Where can I learn more about the nutritional benefits of einkorn?
We’ve summarized some important facts about Einkorn nutrition here.
Do you sell einkorn flour?
Yes, we offer two types of einkorn flour:
- Organic 100% Whole Grain Einkorn Flour (Freshly milled in our stone mill)
- Organic All-Purpose Einkorn Flour
Our Einkorn All-Purpose Flour is comparable to a “white einkorn flour”, only most white flours have additives (such as bleach and other chemicals). Our flour does not.
Our 100% whole grain einkorn flour is freshly milled in our stone mill. It ships the same day it is milled.
Both flours are available for purchase at our online store, here.
Even though we offer flour, we actually prefer and recommend that you grind your einkorn flour at home.
Here’s an article about why and how.
In short:
- It’s more affordable (in the long run) to mill your flour at home because einkorn berries are less expensive than flour.
- Properly stored, einkorn berries (unmilled) last for years, making it more affordable to stock up.
- Flour oxidizes and loses its nutrients over time.
- If not kept properly, flour will go rancid.
- Milling einkorn flour at home is easier than ever, thanks to modern electric countertop mills.
What is the best grain mill for making einkorn flour at home?
Einkorn berries can be ground into flour with almost any counter top mill. We recommend using the Mockmill countertop stone mill to produce the best flour.
We wrote a post about it. In the post, you’ll find some helpful tips for selecting a mill and discount coupons to use if you’re serious about getting your own mill. Click here to read it.
Flour Sifter – 8 cup capacity. Sturdy stainless steel.
Can I use these einkorn berries for seed?
Einkorn Wheat Kernels in the Hull
Einkorn grows natively in a hull that does not separate from the kernel during harvest. To prepare einkorn for food, we use a dehulling process to remove the hull from the kernel. The result is einkorn berries ready to be ground into flour and used for baking.
This makes einkorn very unique among varieties of wheat. Experts say the hull protects the kernel from disease and rot. As a result of this dehulling process, however, some of the berries do not sprout as well as they would if they had been left in the hull.
If you plan to use the einkorn you purchase from our website as seed, you should first test a small amount to verify that it does sprout according to your expectations.
At some point in the future, we hope to offer einkorn seeds for sale. For now, they are so rare that it’s impractical to offer them for sale.
Where is this einkorn grown and is it organic?
Our einkorn is grown in Idaho, USA and is certified Organic. We are 6th generation farmers dedicated to restoring ancient einkorn, using organic and regenerative farming practices.
Our acres of einkorn change from year to year because we rotate our crops, and this affects how many acres we can grow. We also have a few farmers in our area who grow for us when we don’t have enough acres.
How many cups of flour does 1 cup of einkorn berries make?
One cup of einkorn wheat berries will make about 1.5 cups of flour, depending on how finely you grind your flour.
Do you offer pricing for wholesale or bulk orders?
Yes, we are seeking wholesale partners who can offer einkorn in their local areas. Please complete the bulk and wholesale application, and we’ll get back with you with pricing and wholesale requirements.
Hi, I just want to confirm (in case I missed something )that if I buy the sifter you have recommended, as well as a countertop mill, and the Einkorn berries from you, it is sufficient to produce my own all purpose flour, is that correct? I’m desperate to get baking with this flour and your information page is so incredibly useful.
The other confusing thing is if I want to bake bread, doesn’t it have to be strong flour? In UK, we bake bread with strong wholemeal/strong white flour.
Or do I just use for bread, all purpose (einkorn that i will prepare as mentioned) for white bread and ground berries for wholemeal?
I live in the UK and I’m hoping that eventually buying in bulk will not be so expensive.
Hi Esma, First, no you will not be able to make true all purpose flour in your home because that requires specialized equipment. However, if you use a fine mesh strainer, you can get something that more closely approaches all-purpose flour. Second, it’s true that strong flour is best for the light and fluffy bread we’re used to. This means that it will have a strong gluten content which is what causes a bread to rise well. The very reason einkorn is so much better for our bodies is that it doesn’t have a strong gluten content. This is why so many people who can’t eat wheat can eat einkorn without problems. So, it’s not going to make as light and fluffy a bread as a strong gluten flour for the very reason we want it in the first place! That being said, you can get a nice rise out of einkorn and make some beautiful, delicious bread once you know how to work with it. Finally, yes all-purpose flour will make something more like white bread and the whole grain like whole grain bread and you will see similar difference that you would if you have used all-purpose wheat flour vs whole wheat flour.
So glad to have this product. May I suggest that you contact Barbara O’Neill in Australia. She talks about the dangers of hydralised wheat; I don’t think she knows about you. She’s a naturopathic healing teacher and has spas. I follow her teachings and seminars she produces. I’m going to tell her about you in a memo.
I recently found Bionature and Jovial products and make purchases at Clark’s Nutrition Center in Loma Linda, Ca.
Where do I find baking tips & storage FAQs?
Hi Jane, our FAQ section is more robust on our other site. You can go here to take a look at that. I’m also happy to answer any specific questions you have.
If I buy flour in bulk, what is the best way to store the flour for several months?
Hi Lisa, because neither of our flours have had the germ removed, they are not ideal for longterm storage, but a few months can be done. We recommend using the all-purpose within six months and using the whole grain even more quickly. They need to be stored cool and dry. You can refrigerate or freeze to extend the shelf life or if cool and dry is not a condition easy to come by in your house.
Hello, I’m wondering what the difference between your whole grain berries and all purpose flour is? do you use different berries to make the all purpose than you sell for the whole grain? if so,do you sell the berries for the all purpose? I would like to be able to have both types for cooking and baking. thank you
Hi Rian, the same berries are used for all-purpose and whole grain. The whole grain flour is just the berries milled into flour with nothing removed or added. The all-purpose flour has had the bran removed so it will produce baked goods that are lighter in color and texture.
How long do the berries last?
Hi Tina, In the bags, we recommend using them within two years. In the super pails, they can last up to 30 years. We recommend rotating them every few years, but we have tried them after that long and found them to be in good condition.
I cannot find the amounts of protein, fiber and carbohydrate in the Organic 100% Whole Grain Einkorn Flour. Also, Will the flour keep better ifstored in the freezer? I don’t use a lot of flour.
Hi Sharon, I’ll email you the nutrition label for that flour. Yes, you can freeze the flour to extend shelf life. An airtight container would be best.
do you have a different way of paying other then paypal or venmo?
Hi Florence, we accept credit and debit cards.
Hello, just wanted to make sure when I use Einkorn all-purpose flour for baking that it’s a 1:1 ratio for the recipes I had using regular all-purpose flour.
The pie crust I tried didn’t roll out so well but I want to use this flour for all my old recipes. I would appreciate any tips you could give me. Thank you,
Hi Marie, einkorn cannot be used straight across in recipes that call for modern wheat flour. Einkorn is very different genetically and behaves different. I would suggest starting with recipes written for einkorn until you get used to working with it. If adapting is really important, I’d suggest decreasing the liquid by about a third to start unless the only liquid is fat in which case you’d want to add more flour instead, but how much will depend on the recipe.
What flour do you recommend for making sourdough bread with?
Hi Ashby, it depends a lot on what your priorities are. If you are most interested in texture, you’ll want to use the all-purpose flour. If you’re more interested in getting the healthiest option, you’ll want to use the whole grain flour. It may lead to denser bread but will have more fiber and nutrients.
What is the best way to store the flower, and the berries
Hi Michele, The most important thing is that they are stored cool and dry. We recommend using the berries within 2 years, the all-purpose flour within 6 months, and the whole grain flour within a couple weeks (unless your refrigerate to extend the shelf life). It’s also recommend that any time to buy any grain, you freeze it for a couple days when you first get it to prevent weevils.
Do you use any chemicals in your dehulling process? Do you use any drying agents? If so what do you use?
Hi C.J., we do not use chemicals at any stage of the process including dehulling and drying. We use bin fans to circulate air.
I’m curious as to your opinion on storage? For small 5lbs on my countertop as well as in bulk long term? There are an awful lot of varying opinions, so I would appreciate to hear yours as the grower and producer!
Thanks so much for all you do!
Hi Teri, for all products, the most important thing is to keep them cool and dry. Even so, the storage time will vary. For berries not stored in superpails, we recommend using them within two years. For the all-purpose flour, we recommend using it within 6 months. For the whole grain flour, we recommend refrigerating if you aren’t going to use it within a couple weeks. Any of them can be refrigerated if you want to make sure you’re getting the longest shelf life. On a related note, it’s always wise to freeze grain for a couple of days when you first get it to prevent weevils.
where can i buy it in a store Shipping charge is too high to try this for the first time TY
Hi Greg, we’re not in a lot of retail stores right now. We mostly just sell from our website and Amazon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Can people who are gluten intolerant successfully use Einkorn All Purpose Flour with no ill effects?
Hi Virginia, To start with, Einkorn is not gluten free. However, we have have MANY customers who claim to have gluten sensitivity and be able to eat einkorn without problems. We always recommend consulting a doctor if you have celiac disease though we have had some customers claim to have celiac and be able to eat einkorn as well.
How should I store my flour to keep it from going rancid?
Hi Kelsey, for either type of flour, they need to be kept cool and dry. We recommend using the all-purpose within 6 months. However, for the whole grain, I’d strongly recommend refrigerating if you’re not going to use it in a few days or weeks.
Hello! I just received and corn all purpose flour from you… Wondering what the best way to store it is?
Hi Rachel, the most important thing is that it is kept cool and dry. You can refrigerate if you’re worried about meeting those conditions.
Hi! I am new to baking with Einkorn, and sourdough recipes. Some of the recipes use both Einkorn all-purpose flour and Einkorn wheat flour. However, I only have Einkorn all-purpose flour. Is the Einkorn wheat flour substitute a 1:1 ratio with the Einkorn all-purpose flour or do I need to adjust the amount of liquid, either increase or decrease? I do hope you follow my question.
Thank you. Susan
Hi Susan, you can use all-purpose in place of whole grain more or less interchangeably. Some say that you need a little more flour when using whole grain. If you’re substituting all-purpose, I’d say start with a little less and just watch consistency but it will be pretty close to the same.
What is the shelf life of the flour?
Hi Patty, we recommend refrigerating the whole grain flour if you won’t use it in a few days. We recommend using the all-purpose flour within 6 months and storing it cool and dry (refrigeration would be good too).
Hi !! I bought some of your grains today to mill and make my bread etc. Bless you for having this for others, I was wondering where your farm is located?
Thank you !
Jill
Hi Jill, we are located in southeast Idaho. We also contract with other farmers in the area and other parts of the intermountain west to grow for us.
you have coupons I see. where do I get code
Hi Falecha, we periodically run promotions. If you’ve subscribed to our email list, we will notify you when we have coupons available.
Heelo,
Do you know what the oxalate content of Eikorn flour or berries is?
Thank you,
Mary Tradii
Hi Mary, unfortunately we have not had that tested. Sorry for not having more information to give you.
What is the difference between all purpose and freshly milled einkorn as far as baking is concerned? Is the bran sifted out with AP? I assume it bakes better with AP, otherwise what is the point of AP? I want the most nutrition as possible. Is freshly milled more nutritious than AP? Thanks!
Hi Jo, generally all-purpose is “better” to bake with in that it makes lighter, fluffier products. This is because we remove the bran which cuts through the gluten. You can still make good bakes goods with whole grain and it is more nutritious. A middle option is to sift the whole grain flour yourself. You won’t be able to remove as much bran as we can but you will remove the largest particles which can then be used for bran muffins or something.
Hi, is your flour fortified/enriched?
Hi Brendan, no our flour is not fortified or enriched with anything.
How do you properly store Einkorn berries (I milled) so that it will last for years?
Hi Carla, I couldn’t tell if you’re talking about the whole berries or berries you’ve milled. The whole berries just need to be kept cool and dry (it’s not a bad idea to freeze them for a couple of days when you first get them to prevent weevils) and used within 2 years. Once milled, I would recommend using it within a few days. You can refrigerate or freeze but I don’t know a way to make flour last for years.
Hello, how long can the product be stored if I buy it in buckets?
Hi Sharom, the berries will last up to 30 years in our Super Pails. We recommend rotating your Super Pails every 5-10 years but we have tested them up to 30 years and found them to be in good condition.
Are you able to ship to Australia?
Hi Rosie, we don’t normally do international shipments because the shipping is usually prohibitive for the customer. Australia poses another problem however. We have been told that einkorn will not clear customs in Australia.
About how many cups of einkorn berries are there in the 3.5 gallon tub?
Hi Kristen, it’s 26.5lbs which is roughly 60 cups of einkorn berries.
Hello,
Is the germ still intact or do you remove the germ from the flour you sell?
Thanks
Eva
Hi Eva, we do not remove the germ, just the bran.
How long does it take from submitting the order to sending the order out?
TY,
Kathleen
Hi Kathleen, if everything is functioning normally, most berry orders will ship out the business day after you order. We don’t mill every day of the week, so flour orders will sometimes take a couple days. Pails also sometimes take a few days.
Is there any way we can get the berries shipped to Australia?
Thank you 🙂
Hi Jess, we’ve been told that Australia will not let einkorn products through customs. We don’t do a lot of international shipments anyway just because the shipping cost is prohibitive for most people.
Hi!
Is care taken with the fields where the einkorn is grown in both the USA and CA for a good distance from other wheat that could be hybridized or genetically modified?
Thank you.
Lynn
Hi Lynn, Actually this isn’t a problem. Einkorn is VERY different from modern wheat genetically so it will not cross contaminate with modern wheat. It only has 14 chromosomes, so this would only be an issue if it was planted near another 14 chromosome grain but would not be an issue being near 28 or 42 (like wheat) chromosome grain.
hi I have been trying to make sprouted einkorn bread and have realized that my eikorn was not sprouting. in fact it seemed after soaking it just got slimy. After reading the above article how einkorn is different from other wheat berries in regards to their hull is it possible to sprout hulled einkorn efficiently or use unhulled einkorn for making sprouted bread in a way that the hull won’t interfere with consumption.
Hi Gary, it’s true that without the hull einkorn doesn’t sprout as easily as it would with the hull. We have sprouted our einkorn however and noticed about a 40-60% germination rate. Make sure you’re rinsing and draining the jar periodically. Let me know if you need more specifics.
Someone help me with math. How does 1 cup of berries produce 1.5 cups flour? Is it possibly 1 pound of berries?
That isn’t an error though I would say it’s actually closer to two cups of flour per one cup of berries. Grains are very compact. Once they are milled they actually take up more room. The weight hasn’t changed of course, but 1 cup of berries does produce about a cup of flour. If you don’t use it immediately, the flour will settle and fill up less space.
How do you recommend storing opened bags of wheat? Pantry? Fridge? Freezer?
The most important thing is that they are kept cool and dry. If that’s difficult in your pantry, you can refrigerate or freeze.
Hello! Can I freeze the whole wheat or organic einkorn flour and if so, for how long? Thank you.
Yes, you can freeze both. It could last for a lot of years that way, but I don’t have an exact number. You’ll want to use an airtight container to avoid that freezer taste if you’re freezing for a long time.
do you sell seed in the hull yet?
also is your einkorn a winter or a spring variety?
Hi Chris, we do not sell seed at this point. We have occasionally when we have extra but that hasn’t happened in a few years. Ours is a spring variety.
how many cups of einkorn berries is in 1 pound of berries? thank you
A pound of berries is about 2.25 cups.
hello!
i really like this product. could you please tell me if you guys use any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers while growing the wheat? or is it grown 100% natural way?
thank you
kushal
Hi Kushal, we do not use pesticides, herbicides, or any synthetic fertilizers at any stage of the process.