WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GRINDING GRAIN AT HOME?

• Better taste - flavor is at its peak right after it is ground.
• Healthier - fresh ground flour has 26 valuable nutrients, while store-bought flour has only 3-7! Commercial mills remove the fibrous bran and nutritious germ, and drive out vitamins with their heat.
• All-natural - no additives, preservatives, bleach or chemicals
• Do-it-yourself - you get the satisfaction of baking from scratch with fresh, natural ingredients

HOW SHOULD I CHOOSE WHICH GRAIN MILL TO GET?

It all depends on how it will be used. Here are the most important things to consider:

• What am I going to be grinding?
• How much will I be grinding at a time and for how many people?
• Do I want a hand-crank or electric mill (how hard am I able to turn)?
• How fine do I want to grind my flour?
• Is cost a factor?

WHICH MILLS ARE BEST FOR SMALL JOBS?

• The Quaker City Grain Mill #1171295/1171300.

WHICH MILLS ARE BEST FOR LARGE JOBS?

• The Diamant #525, the Country Living #1136950, and the NutriMill #82661.

WHICH MILLS ARE EASIEST TO TURN?

• The NutriMill #82661 is electric and requires no manual turning. The Diamant #525 and the Country Living #1136950 are the easiest to turn by hand.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ELECTRIC OR MOTORIZED GRAIN MILLS?

• Yes, we do. The NutriMill #82661. The Country Living Grain Mill #1136950 can easily be motorized with the additional Motorization Kit. The Diamant #525 can also be motorized.

WHICH MILLS MAKE THE FINEST FLOUR?

• The Diamant #525, the Country Living Grain Mill #1136950, and the NutriMill #82661.

DO YOU HAVE ANY GRAIN MILLS MADE IN THE USA?

• Yes! The Country Living Grain Mill#1136950.

DO YOU HAVE ANY GRAIN MILLS THAT WILL MAKE PEANUT BUTTER?

• We recommend using a wheatgrass juicer like Chop-Rite Wheatgrass Juicer #27 instead of a grain mill because they are faster and not as messy. Another option is the Oil Press #30340100. If you would prefer a grain mill, the Country Living Grain Mill #1136950 offers a special attachment for making peanut butter.

DO YOU HAVE A GRAIN MILL THAT WILL MAKE CORN FLAKES?

• We unfortunately do not.

What is the shelf life of grain?

• Wheat and corn (and other hard grains like flax, spelt, triticale, etc.) stored properly should last at least 5 years (if unopened); use within 1 year if opened.
• Groats (and other soft grains like rice, rye, barley, quinoa, rolled oats, etc.) stored properly may last up to 1 year (possibly longer).

How should grain be stored?

• Keep in a cool, dry place, 45°-65°F.
• Use a food-grade, air/water-tight container with an oxygen absorber; leave air space around containers for ventilation.
• Moisture content of the grain should be about 10% or less.
• If you are storing in a metal container, do not put directly on a cement floor; use a wood pallet or shelf-this will eliminate the possibility of rusting.
• Local agriculture extension offices will have more information for long-term storage in specific areas.