FAQ
Stone ground, is an ancient method for milling flour. Whole grains are gently dropped in the middle of the top stone then slowly ground down to flour as it runs between the stones. The effect of this is all portions of the grain, endosperm, bran and germ are all ground in the one process. This is different to modern milling techniques where the fractions are stripped off at different stages to create their perfect white flour.
The stone ground process is gentle on the grain. Our flour is produced slowly, retaining all the good bits. Stone grinding also preserves the germ, the most nutritious and savory part of the grain. It contains B and E group vitamins, mineral salts such as phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, fibers and antioxidants. In other words - it tastes better and is better for you.
Our grain is fully traceable right back to the paddock it came from. Grown on the fertile Canterbury Plains.
Our farming practices use a sustainable crop rotation involving cereals, legumes, brassicas and livestock. This maintains fertility and plant biodiversity.
Store stone ground flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to six months. If you'd like to keep your flour longer, store it in the freezer instead. It will keep there for up to two years but is best used within a year. If you're making a baked good, let it come to room temperature before using for best results.
Whole grain flours are made from all three parts of the grain: germ, endosperm, and bran which means the flour is high in fiber and nutrition, but it also means whole wheat flour will spoil faster than refined flour.
Just flour; unbleached, unfortified & GM free.
Nothing, But industrially ground flour is milled using high speed rollers that heat the wheat. In this process the bran and the germ are taken away, and in doing this, important minerals, fats, fibre and vitamins are said to be eliminated.
No. We do not add folic acid to our flour- or in fact any other additives.
Orders will be dispatched Monday- Friday.
Christchurch is next day delivery, South Island is 2 days. North Island 2-3 days. If Rural, allow another 3-4 days.
Yes there is delivery charge. Shipping is calculated at a 3kg base rate and then per 3kg bag after that.
South Island base rate is $10.00 for the first 3kgs and then $1.50/ 3kg bag.
South Island rural delivery base rate is $16.00 for the first 3kgs and then $1.50/ 3kg bag.
North Island base rate is $11.00 for the first 3kgs and then $2.50/ 3kg bag.
North Island rural delivery base rate is $17.00 for the first 3kgs and then $2.50/ 3kg bag.
Absolutely, we welcome local pick ups. Please order online and we will send you a notification when your order is ready for collection.
You will receive an order confirmation with an order tracking link for the couriers website so please check this first to check the status or email us at orders@minchinsmilling.co.nz
No, we only ship in New Zealand. (Excluding Waiheke Island, Stewart Island and The Chatham Islands)
The prohibitive cost of shipping makes it impractical.
If your product arrives damaged or you believe it to be faulty, please contact us at orders@minchinsmilling.co.nz and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.