Pricing and Costs of Whole Wheat, Grain and Flour

Get estimates for whole wheat flour, organic wheat flour and whole grain wheat berries

Many people are making healthier food choices by including whole wheat products in their diets. There are many health benefits achieved by adding whole wheat in a diet, such as lower risk of certain types of cancer, lower cholesterol levels and a healthier heart. With this in mind, it's important to consider the pricing and costs of whole wheat, grain and flour, so that you can provide healthy alternatives for your customers.

You can purchase whole wheat grains as processed flour, organic flour or as whole wheat berries. While organic and non-organic flours are ready for baking, wheat berries require grinding before use. When you opt for purchasing wheat berries, add in the cost of a flour mill for grinding. As you consider your choice of whole wheat flours, review the following:

1. Get estimates for whole grain wheat flour.

2. Consider organic wheat flour.

3. Save money by purchasing wheat berries and grinding your own whole wheat flour.

 

Find price estimates for red and white whole grain wheat flour

Wheat flour producers grind whole wheat flour from either hard red or white wheat berries. Two main differences in red and white wheat berries are color and gluten content. There is not a price difference between the two types of wheat flour. A 50 pound bag of whole wheat flour will cost between $40 and $50.
Try: Bob's Red Mill is a provider of whole wheat grain and flour. It sells packages of whole wheat flour in 5 or 25 pounds. For information on the differences between red and white wheat, visit BNet.

Determine the benefits of purchasing organic whole grain wheat

There is a large movement in the United States of consumers wanting to purchase only organically grown products. Keeping this in mind, it may be beneficial to offer both organic and non-organic products to your customers. Organic whole wheat products are more expensive than non-organic products, because the grains are more expensive to purchase. A $50 pound bag of organically grown whole wheat flour sells for around $60.
Try: Eden Foods sells 50-pound packages of organic wheat flour. It also provides many other organically grown foods. Find helpful information about the differences between organic and non-organic products at Organic Food Corner.

Save money by purchasing whole wheat grains in their berry form and grinding them for baked goods

Purchasing white or red wheat berries from whole grain suppliers will allow you to provide fresher, more nutritious baked goods to your customers. Freshly ground wheat berries contain more nutrients than flour that a company ground, packaged and placed in a warehouse for several months. Freshly ground wheat berries also produce tastier whole wheat products. While a 25-pound bag of whole wheat berries will cost about $45 per 25 pounds, it will produce a large amount of flour, saving you money in the long run.
Try: BulkFoods.com is a wholesale provider of both hard red wheat berries and soft white wheat berries. It sells both bulk and small quantities of both products. Pleasant Hill Grain outlines the benefits of grinding wheat berries for baking. It is also a provider of wheat grinding mills.

 

• Organic regulations in the United States are more rigorous than standards outside of the US. When purchasing imported organic wheat flour and products, keep in mind that there is no way to guarantee that they are truly organic.

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