Wheat & Flours

Including Breads,Cereals, Flour. Includes specific grains like Rice,Wheat & Oats.
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Wheat-Varieties of

http://captaindaves.com/foodfaq/the-food-storage-faq-version-4-0/chapter-2-common-storage-foods/grains/

WHEAT: The most widely consumed grain in the United States and along with rice and corn one of the three most widely grown in the world. Wheat is also one of the most intensively processed to turn into food of all the grains. It comes in a number of different varieties each more suitable for some purposes than others based on its particular characteristics. The most common classifications of these varieties are based on their respective growing season, hardness of kernel, and color of their bran layers - spring or winter, hard or soft, red or white. --CONTINUED---
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Buying Whole Grain Wheat-Tips

Pleasant Hill Grain

Buying Whole Grain Wheat
http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/buy_wheat_whole_grain_red_white_wheat_berries_making_bread_flour.aspx

Whole wheat berries: Choose from hard red or hard white wheat, both ideal for bread making. Breads made with hard red and hard white wheats will be very similar; the main difference is that red wheat produces a fuller, heartier flavor, and the bread will have a slightly darker color. Many of our customers prefer the whole grain white wheat, and a good number prefer the red — it's a matter of taste. If you're just starting out with whole grain baking and don't know how to pick, we suggest starting with hard white wheat. Note: Don't confuse "whole grain white wheat" with store-bought "white flour"! White wheat kernels are actually light brown in color, while red wheat kernels are reddish-brown. Store-bought white flour, on the other hand, is essentially nothing more than the endosperm (energy-producing carbohydrate) part of the kernel, with nearly everything nutritious removed in the interest of indefinite after-milling shelf life... which benefits huge commercial millers, at the expense of your health and the character of your food. --- continued at link, above ----
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How to Store Wheat Berries

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How To Store Wheat (Wheat Berries)
https://www.newlifeonahomestead.com/storing-wheat-wheat-berries/

Okay, so I realize I’m not doing these posts in order of relevance (ie: what are wheat berries, where do you get them, how do you use them, how do you store them, etc.), but I’m just gonna post as I myself learn (which is usually backwards!). So, now that I’ve gone to the mill and made my first purchase of wheat berries I’m at the “how to store them” part. I promise to cover the related topics soon.

Here is one of the 100 lb. sacks of wheat from the mill, and one of the buckets we are using to store the wheat in. ---CONTINUED---
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Wheat Storage

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Preserve the Harvest: Storing Wheat
https://extension.usu.edu/preserve-the-harvest/research/storing-wheat

Wheat is the cornerstone of any emergency storage supply. Approximately 150 lbs will supply an adult for one year. A three-week emergency supply is approximately 5-10 lbs per adult. Children under 8 years old would need half those amounts. Wheat has been separated into several commercial classes based on --- continued at link, above ---

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Quality and Purchase.
Packaging.
Storage Conditions.
Nutrition and Allergies.
Shelf life.
Use from storage.
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Wheat Grinders

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Grain Grinders for Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Beans
https://grandpappy.org/hfoodgri.htm

Copyright © May 12, 2011 by Robert Wayne Atkins, P.E.
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If you are storing food for a long-term hard times event then you will need to make a decision about how you are going to provide bread for your family to eat on a regular basis. This is not a simple decision because it will have a significant impact on the well being and happiness of your entire family. Consequently it would probably be a very good idea to purchase a small quantity of wheat berries during good times and grind them into flour, and then use that flour to make some bread for your family to eat. This will give you the opportunity to determine if this type of "bread made from homemade flour" is acceptable to your family. If it is not then you may be forced to include commercially processed flour (not self-rising) in your food storage plans and rotate or replace that flour at least once every two years. --- continued at link, above ---
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WHEAT: How to Tell the Difference Between Hard & Soft

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Get a New Grain: Wheat Berries
http://nourishnetwork.com/2009/08/25/get-a-new-grain-wheat-berries/

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Wheat Berries

Wheat berries are actually whole wheat kernels. It’s the wheat berries that are ground into whole wheat flour; white wheat berries create a lighter, tan colored flour and red wheat berries yield a darker, tawny tint. Left whole, though, wheat berries are a versatile addition to the kitchen. --- CONTINUED at link, above---
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Wheat-Home Storage of Wheat-General Info

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Home Storage of Wheat
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FN-371.pdf



CONTENTS
  • Types of Wheat
    Selection of Wheat
    Wheat Quality
    Moisture and Temperature Levels for Home Storage
    Preparing and Storing Wheat
    Home-Stored Grain Insect Control
    Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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Wheat-Difference between Red & White/Hard & Soft Wheats

The following post explains the difference between the red & white/ hard & soft wheats:

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What Is Hard Red Wheat & What Is it Used For?
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5833079_hard-red-wheat-used-for_.html

By Eric Tilden, eHow Contributor
updated: January 5, 2010

Hard red wheat is a type of grain that is either planted in the fall or in the spring. It has the highest protein content of all the wheat types. Red wheat is an imported product, originating in Jordan, Syria and Turkey.

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Wheat is a type of cereal grain that is grown for human consumption. Hard red wheat is one of six different types of cultivated wheat. --- copyrighted --- continued at link, above ---
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Spring Wheat vs. Winter Wheat

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Spring Wheat vs. Winter Wheat
http://histakes-food-storage.blogspot.com/2008/08/spring-wheat-vs-winter-wheat.html

Image "Oh Beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain. For purple mountain majesty, above the fruited plain."

I love this time of year and I quite often find myself singing this song (above). The amber waves of grain trigger it. I love watching the grain turn from a lush green to a very soft green to deep gold to amber. I love harvesting food whether it be grain, apples, cherries, veggies, potatoes (ahh, the smell of potato dirt), or a variety of other foods. I love the changing seasons and colors... love it!

I've taken too long in answering today's question, but I think I have studied enough to provide a decent answer... ready?

QUESTION:
could you enlighten me on the difference between spring and winter wheat? ... CONTINUED at LINK, above ...
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7 Ways to Use Sprouted Wheat

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7 Ways to Use Sprouted Wheat
http://foodstorageandsurvival.com/7-ways-to-use-sprouted-wheat/

Image -SNIP- What do you do with those little sprouted wheat grains? Well, here’s seven great ways to use sprouted wheat. --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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Bugs & Grains-Forum Discussion

Originally posted by Mellie,Senior Moderator @ FluTrackers:

All grains that are stored are also subject to weevil infestations. There are several ways around this.

Tightly package the grain in plastic, either tub or large plastic bag or wrap tightly with the very large size saran wrap that stores like Cash and Carry use to wrap palate orders in. A big roll is $20 or so. Go in with friends or family members.

We used 5 gallon soap tubs clean with seal-able lids. Into each we stuffed 4 different 5 lb sacks of... flours, whole wheat, white; and cornmeal, masa; brown and white rice.

To deter bugs we added a number of dried bay leaves from our bay tree (peppermints or spearmint gum also work). Bugs hate this stuff and we were also thinking of continued deterrents later for when we broke into our supplies.

Then we loaded the tubs into our empty freezer overnight (12 hr), 3 at a time. Freezing kills anything that might be there already. The bay leaf treatment might have been enough. (Could be interesting bread or quieche with a hint of bay!) Another way to stop the bugs is to toss in a chunk of dry ice before sealing. That option seemed like too much work for us. Dry ice isn't readily available.

We carefully labeled our stores so we don't have to open anything unnecessarily
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WHEAT: How to Tell the Difference Between Hard & Soft

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Wheat: Red vs White; Spring vs Winter
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/6985/wheat-red-vs-white-spring-vs-winter

Home millers have definite preferences when it comes to wheat. Many favor hard spring wheat over winter wheat for it's somewhat higher protein value (and stronger gluten). Furthermore, some prefer the red variety for it's robust flavor while others prefer the milder taste of white.

Some Background: Hard Red Wheat vs Hard White Wheat --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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WHEAT: How to Tell the Difference Between Hard & Soft

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Is it possible to tell the difference between winter wheat seeds and spring wheat seeds?
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100424175255AAVdNRj

Do the seeds look different? How do you tell them apart.

Best Answer: Yes it can be done, but, it takes a good eye, training and some field experience.

Hard White Wheat (know as HW )- HW varieties are most similar to soft white wheat but they have a harder texture and produce chunky versus floury particles when crunched. Hard white wheat kernels have a golden color and lustrous appearance, like hard red winter wheat, when cut open. Higher protein types can have a glassy internal appearance.

Hard Red Winter (known as HRW) - HRW kernels are brick red in color and have a lustrous appearance when cut open. Kernel texture is hard and crushed kernels produce chunky particles. HRW kernels are typically larger than hard red spring wheat kernels.

Hard red spring (known as HRS) -HRS kernels are brick red in color and have a glassy appearance when cut open. HRS kernels tend to be smaller than HRW kernels, have a deeper red color and glassier texture. Kernel texture is hard and crushed kernels produce chunky particles.

Soft white (know as SW) -SW kernels are golden in color and have a dull, chalky appearance when cut open. Kernels have a soft texture and crushed kernels produce floury particles.

Soft red winter (known as SRW)- SRW kernels are orange-red in color and have a dull, chalky appearance when cut open. Kernels have a soft texture and crushed kernels produce floury particles. The color difference between soft white and soft red wheat is due to a single layer of colored cells in the bran layer of the kernels
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WHEAT: How to Tell the Difference Between Hard & Soft

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Choosing Grain
http://www.homesteadingwife.com/2012/09/choosing-grain.html

Now that I'm grinding more and more of our flour, I am learning a lot about what types of grain work best for what I'm making. I currently have three types in my pantry, hard red wheat, hard white, and soft white.

I purchased my hard white and soft white grain from Azure Standard. They seem to have the best prices for bulk grains. The hard red wheat I found at Walmart of all places. I'm sure that it's not organic, but the price was right and I wanted to give it a try.

The main difference between hard red wheat and hard white wheat is the color. Red wheat still has the genes for bran color, while white wheat was developed from red wheat, but the color has been eliminated. --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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Wheat-Different Ways to Use

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Ways to Use Wheat
https://www.thereadystore.com/diy/5320/wonderful-wheat-woo-wife/

Wheat has been used for millennia as a dependable staple, proving itself as a great food storage item. But did you know that you can use wheat to show your wife that you love her?

Now, we’re not just talking about using wheat to bake your wife a loaf bread or something. Instead, you can use wheat to keep her warm, pamper her or even keep the kids entertained while she relaxes.

Comment below to tell us what you’ve used wheat for and share your knowledge. Women, feel free to forward this to your significant other to spark some ideas. ---CONTINUED at LINK---
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6 Classes of Wheat
https://www.wheatfoods.org/resources/wheat-facts/6-classes-of-wheat/

A look at the six classes of wheat grown in the U.S. and the foods made from them. ---CONTINUED---
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A Prepper’s Guide to Wheat Berries: Versatile, Space-Saving, Long-Term Food
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/a-preppers-guide-to-wheat-berries-versatile-space-saving-long-term-food/

Wheat berries are actually not berries at all – they are kernels of wheat. I buy hard red wheat berries and they remind me of brown rice in appearance.
The wheat berry can be ground into flour, cooked as a hot breakfast cereal, soaked and sprouted, or cooked and used in place of rice in many different recipes like pilafs or salads. Not only do wheat berries contain substantial fiber, they are also a great source of manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, lignans, and phytochemicals.

Wheat berries are the ultimate space-saving “concentrated food”. ---CONTINUED---
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How to Store Wheat Berries
https://www.palousebrand.com/blogs/recipes/how-to-store-wheat-berries

Storing fresh bulk wheat berries is really an easy feat, they store very easily without too much fuss. Palouse Brand Wheat Berries can have a long shelf life when stored correctly ... ---CONTINUED---
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How to Cook or Grind Wheat Berries
https://www.palousebrand.com/blogs/recipes/cook-grind-wheat-berries

Cooking with wheat berries could not be any easier and we highly recommend it as they add a wonderful taste and texture to many recipes. ---CONTINUED---
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How to Grow Wheatgrass
https://www.palousebrand.com/blogs/recipes/grow-wheatgrass

We are excited to show you how to make the most amazing wheatgrass from sprouted wheat berries without leaving your kitchen ...

(SNIP) ... First, let us tell you about the benefits of wheatgrass. Wheatgrass is grown from the wheat seed (sometimes called wheat berries ). ---CONTINUED---
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HOME FOR THE HARVEST

How to Grow Wheatgrass: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
https://www.homefortheharvest.com/how-to-grow-wheatgrass/

Learning how to grow wheatgrass is a fun and easy project (with yummy, nutritious results!). These instructions explain exactly what you need to do to learn how to grow your own wheatgrass. ---CONTINUED---
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