Rather than making everything yourself in your traditional cooking lifestyle, you might want to purchase some ingredients ready-to-go.
Like sprouted grains!
Why not get them in bulk? Then they’re handy to mill on-demand in your Mockmill (save 5%) so you can use the sprouted flour in recipes like cookies and muffins.
Yet… how long do the sprouted grains last? Are you sacrificing any quality by buying them in bulk instead of making what you need when you need it?
Tara’s asking this question… and today on #AskWardee, I’m answering it!
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The Question: Am I Sacrificing Quality By Buying Sprouted Grains Instead Of Making Them Myself?
Tara H. asked:
okay, here’s my question for ya: can I just purchase sprouted grains in bulk (high quality such as from Azure Standard) rather than sprouting my own berries? If so am I sacrificing quality?
Tara, thank you for your question!
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How Long Do Sprouted Grains Last?
I’ve got really great news for you, Tara!
The process of sprouting converts the oil in the grains (a.k.a. berries), making the fat less volatile and less susceptible to rancidity. Therefore, sprouted grains are somewhat easier to store and they last longer than unsprouted.
This makes sprouted grains a perfect thing to buy in bulk and store for when needed!
The bottom line is: if stored properly, you’re not sacrificing quality. 🙂
How To Store Sprouted Grains (Or Flour)
You’re not sacrificing quality… yet how do you ensure your sprouted grains are stored properly so they do last?
Here’s how to store your sprouted grains/berries. I’ll also include how to store your sprouted flour, because inevitably, we often end up with a bit extra when milling, right?
How To Store Sprouted Grains/Berries
Store airtight and as cool as you can, preferably in a dark pantry that’s free of wide temperature fluctuations. Will keep months. If storing longer, use cold storage or store in oxygen-free containers such as vacuum-sealed.
How To Store Sprouted Flour
Grind only what you need to use. Store any unused sprouted flour in the fridge or freezer. Will keep in cold storage for a few weeks to a few months.
Benefits Of Sprouted Grains: Why Would You Want To Use Sprouted Grains/Flour?
#1 — It’s more nutritious.
Sprouting neutralizes enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid in grains. This improves your digestion and your own body’s ability to assimilate minerals (because phytic acid blocks mineral absorption).
Sprouting also increases vitamin levels and transforms the grain from bound-up complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.
Finally, sprouting pre-digests gluten, which can really help those who are gluten sensitive.
#2 — It’s so convenient.
If you sprout and dry your grain berries, you’ve got ready-to-go sprouted grain that’s already optimized for best nutrition and digestion.
So … take that sprouted grain, grind it into flour with your Mockmill (get 5% OFF here), and then use it in any recipe as-is.
No need to add a soaking or souring stage (though if there is one, go ahead and follow it). It’s instant gratification!
Who says you can’t make cookies or muffins on the spot in traditional cooking? With sprouted flour, you can!
#3 — The taste!
The process of sprouting takes a hearty, dense seed and begins transforming that seed into a young plant. This changes the flavor from hearty into lighter and fresher.
You may really love this! Keep in mind that your baked goods may be a little more fragile, too.
How To Make Sprouted Grains
In case you have time for or want to save money by making your own sprouted grains/flour… I show you how to do it in our Einkorn Baking eCourse and our Fundamentals eCourse. You can use the method with any grain, whether it’s wheat, spelt, kamut, rye, or einkorn!
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Any Questions Or Comments?
If you have other questions or comments about your own experience with storing or using sprouted grains, be sure to leave them in the comments!
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Good morning,
Which process retains the most nutrients? Soaking,sprouting or fermenting?
Hi, Kathy.
They all retain nutrients, while sourdough/fermenting is the one that makes the grains most nutritious and digestible by doing the best job at neutralizing phytic acid and deactivating enzyme inhibitors.
~Danielle, TCS Customer Success Team
Thank you.
Can you sour sprouted grains? Is there a point to doing this?
Hi Sara,
You can sour/ferment sprouted grains. However its somewhat redundant since you have already neutralized enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid in grains.
If its all you have to feed your sourdough, it wouldn’t hurt. 🙂
~ Vicki, TCS Customer Success Team
my sourdough starter does not like sprouted wheat at all.