Wheat Berries, Hard Red, Winter Wheat, Wheat Montana

Hard red winter wheat berries from Wheat Montana are whole kernels with a nutty flavor, chewy texture, and a slightly lower protein content than spring wheat. That lower protein yields a crispier crust and better yeast fermentation, while the berries deliver fiber, iron, zinc, magnesium, and B and E vitamins.

At a glance

• Type: Hard red winter wheat berries (whole kernels)
• Flavor: Nutty and wheaty
• Protein: Slightly lower than spring wheat, good for blending
• Non-GMO: Yes
• Kosher: Yes
• Vegan: Yes
• Sizes: 5 lb and 50 lb
• Origin: USA (Montana)
• Shipping note: 50 lb bag seams are fragile and may open in transit
• Brand: Wheat Montana

Best for

• Milling fresh flour
• Artisan breads with a crisp crust
• Cooked grain bowls and soups
• Growing wheatgrass
• Sprouting

Cooking

Simmer 1 cup berries in 3 cups water for about 50 to 60 minutes until tender and chewy; soaking overnight speeds things up. Drain and use them warm or cooled in salads, soups, and bowls.

Flavor profile

Nutty and wheaty with a hearty, satisfying chew.

About Country Life Natural Foods

Country Life Natural Foods has supplied wholesome bulk grains, wheat berries, and pantry staples to health-minded households for decades, with a focus on natural foods at honest value.

Sold by Country Life Natural Foods, based in Pullman, Michigan.

Labeled vegan, kosher and non-GMO.