The Benefits of Organic Whole Grains

Whole grains bring variety to a kitchen: chewy grain bowls, hearty soups, warm breakfast dishes and flour you can mill at home. The most useful starting point is to choose a grain for the meal you want to make.

Choose for flavor and texture

Organic Hard Red Spring Wheat Berries offer a hearty starting point for cooked grain bowls and home milling. Organic Soft White Wheat Berries give home millers another wheat option for recipes designed for softer wheat. These are whole kernels, not ready-to-use flour.

Explore Organic Rye Berries for earthy grain dishes and milling projects. Use a recipe written for the grain you choose; changing grains can change cooking time, water needs and the finished texture.

Three easy ways to use whole grains

1. Build a grain bowl. Cook according to the package, then combine with roasted vegetables, your preferred protein and a dressing.
2. Add texture to soup. Cook the grain separately when you want better control over tenderness and broth thickness.
3. Explore home milling. Check your mill's instructions for compatible grains and use the resulting flour in a suitable recipe.

Read the label for the specific grain

Whole-grain choices differ in nutrition, ingredients and dietary suitability. Compare the Nutrition Facts on the product page and package, including serving size. Wheat and rye contain gluten; a whole-grain or organic description does not mean gluten-free. Choose specifically labeled products when that matters for your household.

Make room in your weekly routine

Start with one grain and one dish, then keep notes on the texture you enjoy. Store dry grains sealed in a cool, dry place and follow package directions for preparation and storage. Buy a size you will use comfortably before moving to a larger bag.

Browse all Great River Milling products to compare grains, flours and oats. Regular users can explore Bulk, while bakeries, food-service teams and retailers can visit Wholesale for business inquiries.