Semi-white Flour from Sur En (Ancient Wheat)
$ 19.20
Area: Grison
Country: Switzerland
Type: Highlands / Altitude
Ancient Grain: This semi-white flour is made from ancient wheat grown in the mountains of Grisons. Cultivated with traditional farming methods that have been passed down through generations.
Milled traditionally: The grain is carefully milled to retain its nutritional value, offering a fine texture suitable for baking.
Rich in nutrients: Contains essential vitamins and minerals, ideal for a healthy diet.
Organic and Non-GMO: Grown ecologically without chemical inputs, maintaining the purity of the ancient wheat and supporting biodiversity.
Unbleached: All our flours are unbleached, preserving their natural color and essential nutrients.
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g)
Description
Origin and Production
Type of Cereal: Ancient (Wheat)
Production: This semi-white flour is produced by the Gran Alpin cooperative, which is dedicated to sustainable mountain agriculture in the Grisons. The wheat used in this flour is cultivated in high-altitude regions, where the environment and traditional farming methods are respected.
Location: Grisons, Switzerland.
Certification: Organically grown, ensuring sustainable farming and respect for the environment.
Product Characteristics
Semi-white Wheat Flour: This flour offers a balance between white and whole wheat flour, retaining a portion of the bran while providing a lighter texture. It is ideal for breads, pastries, and other baked goods that require a finer consistency than whole wheat.
Traditionally milled: The traditional milling process ensures that the flour retains its nutrients, including fiber and essential vitamins, while offering a mild flavor and light color.
Nutritional Qualities
Nutritional values per 100g:
Calories: 1420
Protein: 14.1 g
Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrates: 63.1 g
Fiber: 10.8 g
Allergens: Contains gluten
Cultivation: Berg-Wheat, grown organically in Switzerland’s high-altitude regions without the use of chemical inputs.
This ancient variety of wheat is particularly renowned for its high protein content and rich fiber levels, making it a highly nutritious option for bread and other baked goods. The slow-growing nature of mountain wheat ensures the preservation of essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals, which are often diminished in modern wheat varieties.
Due to its natural digestibility, Sur En wheat is gentler on the digestive system compared to modern wheat, making it ideal for people looking for a more easily tolerated grain. Its high fiber content supports healthy digestion, while its balanced protein profile makes it an excellent option for maintaining energy and supporting muscle health.
Cultivated at high altitudes, this grain benefits from pure mountain air and nutrient-rich soils, further enhancing its nutritional qualities and contributing to its rich, full-bodied flavor.
AlpinGrain: Our Organic Flours and Grains from the Grisons
In the majestic mountains of the Grisons, within preserved landscapes, a treasure of biodiversity is cultivated: ancient, robust, and authentic cereals. These grains, selected for their resilience and adaptation to mountain agriculture, carry the heritage of a millennia-old agricultural tradition, where knowledge is passed down from generation to generation.
Traditional and Authentic Know-How
The cereals we offer are the result of environmentally friendly farming methods, cultivated in regions where mountain agriculture shapes not only the landscape but also the quality of the products. Unlike modern cereals, often selected for their yield, our grains and flours retain all their nutritional richness, offering superior digestibility and health benefits that have been recognized for centuries.
Mountain Agriculture: A Unique Terroir
The Grisons, with their high altitude and harsh climate, provide a unique setting for cultivating these cereals. Slow maturation under intense sunlight, combined with the pure mountain air, allows the grains to develop an exceptional nutrient content. This agriculture, respectful of biodiversity, also preserves ancient cereal varieties, contributing to a diverse and balanced diet.
Traceability and Local Processing
Traceability is at the heart of our approach: each batch of grain and flour can be traced from the field to your table. The grains are processed locally in traditional mills, where each step is carefully executed to preserve the intrinsic quality of the cereals. The use of stone mills, in particular, helps retain the germ of the grain, ensuring a flour rich in vitamins and minerals while maintaining the integrity of the product.
An Alternative to Modern Cereals
By choosing our flours and grains from the Grisons, you opt for an authentic alternative to modern cereals. Our products, derived from ancient varieties, are naturally more digestible, less allergenic, and offer a rich aromatic palette, ideal for a healthy and varied diet. They reflect an exceptional terroir, where each harvest is a testament to local know-how and product quality.
Additional information
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