Einkorn Wheat Flour

Einkorn, meaning "single grain" in German, represents humanity's oldest cultivated wheat, dating back over 10,000 years to the dawn of agriculture itself. Scientifically classified as Triticum Monococcum, this diploid wheat contains only 14 chromosomes compared to modern wheat's 42, making it the most genetically pure and potentially digestible wheat available today.
 
Technical Specifications:
 
Species: Triticum Monococcum (Original cultivated wheat)
Genetic Structure: Diploid (14 chromosomes vs. modern wheat's 42)
Origin: 10,000+ years, Fertile Crescent
Protein Content: Lower than modern wheat, different gluten structure
Extraction Rate: 100% (complete ancient grain retention)
Digestibility: Often tolerated by those with wheat sensitivities
 
Ancient Origins & Purity:
 
Einkorn represents the foundation of human civilization's transition from hunter-gatherer to agricultural societies. Its simple genetic structure has remained virtually unchanged for 10,000 years, offering the purest connection to our agricultural ancestors. The grain's primitive hulled structure required deliberate cultivation and processing, making it humanity's first consciously domesticated grain.
 
Unique Characteristics:
 
The simple genetic structure creates wheat with fundamentally different properties from modern varieties. Einkorn's gluten is structurally different and often more digestible, while its nutritional profile concentrates antioxidants, particularly lutein and beta-carotene, at levels far exceeding modern wheat. The distinctive orange-yellow color reflects these concentrated carotenoids.
 
Perfect For:
 
Therapeutic Baking: Often suitable for those with modern wheat sensitivities
Historical Cooking: Authentic ancient grain preparations
Premium Artisan Products: Ultra-rare ingredient for exclusive offerings
Nutritional Enhancement: Superior antioxidant and mineral content
Educational Applications: Demonstrating agricultural evolution
 
Exceptional Rarity:
 
Einkorn represents one of the world's most valuable wheat varieties. Its cultivation requires specialized knowledge, low yields, and careful processing, making it accessible only through dedicated conservation efforts. Each kernel represents a direct genetic link to the dawn of civilization.
 
Why Choose This Flour:
 
Einkorn offers unparalleled genetic purity and potential digestibility benefits impossible to find in any other wheat. For bakers serving customers with wheat sensitivities or seeking the ultimate in rare, heritage ingredients, Einkorn provides both therapeutic potential and unmatched historical authenticity.
 
Professional Tip: 
 
Einkorn behaves differently from all modern wheat due to its primitive gluten structure. Expect lower rise, denser textures, and shorter mixing times.