Heritage grains grown sustainably for exceptional flavor and unmatched nutritional value
Palouse Heritage Mercantile is your source for heritage grains and products for exceptional milling, baking, and better-tasting food. Grown in the rolling hills of Washington’s Palouse region, our heritage grain varieties are cultivated using regenerative farming practices that restore the soil, nurture biodiversity, and protect the environment. Every harvest is non-GMO and free from harmful chemicals, so you can bake with grains that are as good for the land as they are for your table.
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Explore All Palouse Heritage Grains
| Grain | Type | Kernel Texture | Kernel Color | Planting Season | Flavor Profile | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Eden™ | Wheat | Hard | White | Spring | Sweet, light | Whole-wheat white bread |
| English Redhead™ | Wheat | Soft | Red | Winter | Rich, tangy | Pasta Scones Biscuits Flatbreads Wheat beer |
| Turkey Red | Wheat | Hard | Red | Winter | Nutty, full, complex | Whole-wheat bread |
| White Sonora | Wheat | Soft | White | Spring | Sweet, buttery | Pastries Flatbreads Frybreads Biscuits Malt |
| Purple Egyptian™ | Barley | Soft | Blue-black | Winter or Spring | Mellow, nutty, coffee undertones | Malt Muffins Scones Pancakes Flatbreads Soups Grain bowls |
| Scots Bere™ | Barley | Hard | Yellow-brown | Winter or Spring | Vibrant, lightly herbal | Malt Scones Flatbreads |
| Elwha River | Spelt | Semi-hard | Tawny brown | Winter | Mild, toasty | Breads Pasta |
Resources
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Learn
Learn about heritage grains and the crucial benefits they have over modern conventional varieties.
Baking with whole heritage grains can be a little different. Learn how to bake with our grains.