- Organic einkorn wheat berries
- Non-GMO
- Packaged in a bucket
- Sealed in a mylar bag
- High protein content
- Oldest form of cultivated wheat
- 10+ year shelf life
- 26.5 lbs. net weight
- $5.96 - $6.30 per pound
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Organic Einkorn Wheat Berries, 26.5 lbs.
Our einkorn wheat is certified organic, cleaned and great for baking & cooking purposes. Like all of Pleasant Hill Grain's whole grain products, it is GMO-free.
Einkorn, the oldest form of cultivated wheat, has been grown for thousands of years, making it an ancient grain. You can read much more about its unique history, and its uses, further down in this description.
Our grains are cleaned to protect your grain mill from any foreign objects. (Organic einkorn wheat berries that aren't sufficiently cleaned may contain small stones that will damage or destroy a grain mill... not to mention that you don't want rocks in your food!) Also, PHG does not sell any grains, beans, lentils, pulses or seeds sourced from China.
Convenient & safe storage
Our einkorn is certified organic and non-GMO, and comes in heavy duty buckets containing 26.5 lbs. net weight. When you store grain at home, it needs to be protected in a couple of ways. First, it needs to be protected from a variety of little critters who'd like to get to it before you do. Weevils and rodents, for example. You also need to protect your organic einkorn from picking up excessive additional moisture, which can be drawn from the atmosphere. The buckets our organic einkorn berries comes in provide full protection against these storage risks. They have airtight gasket-sealed lids, sealed Mylar liners, and oxygen absorber packets that remove the oxygen from the air in the bucket after the lid is put on. The O2 absorbers leave an atmosphere of nitrogen in the bucket, because air consists almost entirely of oxygen and nitrogen. (The oxygen absorber packets themselves are completely food-safe, being made of powdered iron and salt, which are kept separate from the grain itself.)
Our SuperPail buckets safely lock out pests, and biological processes are put "on hold" in the Mylar protected, oxygen-free nitrogen atmosphere, so your organic einkorn enjoys complete peace and quiet until you want to use it, even if that’s ten or twenty years from now. Note: If you don't already have a bucket lid removal tool, they make lid removal easy (see lower section of this Web page).
Shelf Life
Unopened einkorn has a shelf life of 10 years when stored in a cool, dark, dry environment.
Einkorn Uses & History
Einkorn wheat hasn't been widely produced for many years because it’s more difficult to harvest and yields only one fifth as much volume compared to modern wheat. But interest in it has grown rapidly as awareness of its great nutritional advantages has spread.
The protein content of einkorn wheat is 30-50% higher than in modern wheats. In addition to its high protein content, einkorn contains large amounts of essential fatty acids, antioxidants lutein and beta-carotene, minerals phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium and manganese, and vitamins A, B2 and B6. Einkorn also contains 30% less starch than modern wheat.
Einkorn is a diploid grain, meaning it has two sets of its seven chromosomes for a total of 14 chromosomes, whereas modern red and white wheats, and spelt, have six sets of seven chromosomes, for a total of 42 chromosomes. The simpler genetic structure of einkorn wheat makes it easier to digest than modern wheats. Many people who experience gluten sensitivities are able to enjoy baked foods made with einkorn flour, but since it does contain gluten it isn’t recommended for people with Celiac disease.
Einkorn berries can be cooked for a side dish or hot cereal, or ground into flour and used in a variety of baked goods. Whole grain einkorn flour can be used in place of any other type of wheat for breads, pasta, pancakes, biscuits and more!
Bread dough made with einkorn flour is less elastic than dough made with modern wheat, and because there isn’t a lot of elasticity to develop, einkorn dough can be fully kneaded in a very short time. Einkorn bread dough can easily be mixed and kneaded by hand. The gluten structure of einkorn is less strong than that of modern wheat, so to prevent falling while baking, it's important not to let the dough over-proof.
Einkorn flour absorbs less liquid and takes a little longer to absorb liquid than modern wheat flours do; this should be taken into consideration when substituting einkorn flour for modern wheat flour in yeast bread recipes. A good place to start when converting yeast bread recipes for einkorn is to use ⅓ less liquid than the recipe calls for (eggs and butter shouldn’t be considered a liquid).
Whole grain einkorn flour can usually be substituted in equal measurement for modern wheat whole grain flour in quick breads, pancakes, cookies and cakes, but generally you’ll need to reduce liquid by 10-15% in these recipes. Einkorn doughs and batters will be a bit stickier to work with than those made with modern grains, but baking results are not adversely affected. We recommend The Einkorn Cookbook as a great resource for tasty, wholesome recipes.
The word einkorn is German and means “one kernel”, referring to the single floret in a spikelet of einkorn grass; modern wheats grow 3-5 florets per spikelet. Einkorn is also known by other names including farro piccolo (Italian), shippon (Hebrew), and le petit épeautre (French).
Additional Options
Pleasant Hill Grain offers over thirty kinds of whole grain products!
Our food category offers many selections of baking ingredients, delicious dried fruits and vegetables, long-term storable foods, canned meat, fish and poultry, sweeteners and more.
As a whole grains shopper you may also be interested in hand crank and electric grain mills and grain flakers as well as heavy duty Bosch mixers, Ankarsrum (formerly Electrolux), Haussler spiral dough mixers, and Famag spiral dough mixers!
Gamma Seal Lids are remarkably practical two-part gadgets that transform standard plastic buckets into rugged, gasketed, resealable storage containers that are both air-tight and water-tight.
Shipping Zones
Please note: The shipping zones below are for the 48 contiguous states. For shipment to AK/HI, please call (866) 467-6123 or email us for a cost quote.
NEED A LOT OF GRAIN?
When you order a full pallet of grain (36 buckets) or more, you earn a discount of $25 per bucket. And if you order 3 full pallets or more, the discount is $30 per bucket. (See the discount amounts in the table below.) These terms apply to this offer:
- Your order may consist of a single product, or any combination of these grain, beans, rice, etc.
- Total quantity must be a multiple of 12. So you can order 36 or 48 or 60 buckets, but not 37 or 55, for example.
- You must have a quantity of at least 36 buckets, in a total quantity divisible by 12, in your cart for the discount to apply.
- This offer applies to grain, beans, lentils, rice, or oilseeds (such as flax) that are packaged in buckets.
- All buckets must be in stock.
- The order can be delivered in one of two ways:
1.) It can be delivered to a business address with a forklift or dock and which is NOT also a residence.
2.) OR the order may be picked up at the freight terminal in your area, within 3 business days of arrival. (Storage charges would start after 3 days.)
BULK SUPERPAIL DISCOUNT |
No. Buckets |
Bucket Discount |
Total Discount |
36 |
$25 |
$900 |
48 |
$25 |
$1200 |
60 |
$25 |
$1500 |
72 |
$25 |
$1800 |
84 |
$25 |
$2100 |
96 |
$25 |
$2400 |
108 |
$30 |
$3240 |
120 |
$30 |
$3600 |
132 |
$30 |
$3960 |
144 |
$30 |
$4320 |
156 |
$30 |
$4680 |
168 |
$30 |
$5040 |
Orders of 36 buckets or more will receive the discounts above automatically, in your shopping cart.
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Exceptional Value of Bulk Grain
It's well known that basic natural foods tend to be lower in cost and much higher in nutrition than processed commercial choices, but we were still a little shocked when we compared the cost of a staple like whole grain wheat, to items on the shelves at a local grocery store. Our grain comes packaged 45 lbs. to a bucket, so we're reporting each cost here, for that same net weight. The cost of living index in Nebraska is comparatively low, so processed foods like the examples shown here are priced even higher in most areas. We came away from this exercise with a heightened appreciation for the low cost and exceptional value of quality basic foods like whole grain wheat!
45 lbs. of Wheaties™ cereal |
$248 |
45 lbs. of Capt'n Crunch™ cereal |
$219 |
45 lbs. of Nacho Cheese Doritos™ |
$259 |
45 lbs. of Maxwell House™ coffee |
$193 |
45 lbs. of 9 Lives™ (the cat food!) |
$98 |
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts |
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Serving Size: 1/2 cup (102g) Servings Per Container: 118 |
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Amount per serving | ||
Calories | 370 | |
% Daily | ||
Total Fat | 2.2g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | — |
Cholesterol | 0.0mg | 0% |
Sodium | 0.8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate | 73.4g | 27% |
Fiber | 8.6g | 31% |
Sugars | 0.7g | 1% |
Protein | 15.2g | — |
Vitamin A | — | 0% |
Vitamin C | — | 0% |
Calcium | 38.1mg | 3% |
Iron | 4.2mg | 24% |
Potassium | 392.4mg | 8% |
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Received my second pail in super quick time. Just the best in customer service. I cannot stop baking with the amazing flour I grind from this organic einkorn. Everything I bake with it is full of flavor as well as nutrient rich. My sourdough breads receive rave reviews from family and friends. I have even had some hands-on classes in sourdough bread making at my home. It is true that einkorn is different and can be sticky if one is used to other wheat. It absorbs liquids much more slowly, and needs down time. It makes the best pizza dough, scones and pastry as well. I am a happy baker knowing I can continue to get this quality grain through a great, ethical company. Thank you all of you at Pleasant Hill Grain.
Einkorn produces the best tasting bread. I had to grind some for both of my sisters to take back with them so they could also enjoy baking with this wonderful grain.
We grind our own flour, and have learned enough about current grains versus the ancient Einkorn to know that the Einkorn is much better health wise. We began using Pleasant Hill Einkorn several years ago and have found it a good product. Well packaged and keeps safely for a long time.
I tried einkorn for health reasons and discovered how tasty it is. I make bagels, crackers and bread that even my grandchildren enjoy. The wheat in the store which I used to eat made me quite sick because of how it was changed in the 1970's. The gluten in einkorn does not bother me AND it is not brominated which, although the FDA approved its use, is very bad for us since it displaces iodine (which they used to use) in the body. I thank God every day for providing me with the finest wheat that, most likely, Jesus enjoyed. Praise God!!!
Package was to arrive by 3/30/20. It did not arrive in timeframe. No communication from company that it was delayed. Customer needed to call in to company for further information. It is now 4/10/20, package has still not arrived. If a package is delayed for any reason, an e-mail should be sent to customer explaining reason for delay. This is customary.
We purchased this Einkorn and have used it primarily for bread and pancakes. The pancakes in particular are a huge hit with the kids. Great grain.
I've purchased Einkorn in a bucket multiple times for my own family and for my now eighty year old mother. It arrives promptly and is packaged in such a way as to be fresh and stay fresh. Highest marks for the product in delivery and quality.
Love the quality of these little gems! ! Sweet and lovely! As always, such fresh quality from Pleasant Hill!
I'm learning to make the tastiest sourdough bread and biscuits! Easier to digest, more nutrient dense, less phytic acid -- so many plusses. Thank you Pleasant Hill for quality organic grain at a reasonable price!
Love your Einkorn! The pail it comes in keeps it dry and ready to use.