Heritage grains grown sustainably for exceptional flavor and unmatched nutritional value
Palouse Heritage Mercantile offers premium heritage grains grown in the Palouse region of Washington State. Heritage grains provide richer flavor, higher nutrition, and better digestion than modern grains. Our regenerative farming practices ensure every harvest nurtures the soil, protects biodiversity, is free from glyphosate, and remains 100% non-GMO. Shop our whole grains for your milling and baking needs to create authentic foods with deep history and superior taste.
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| Grain | Type | Kernel Texture | Kernel Color | Protein Content | Flavor Profile | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Eden® | Wheat | Hard | White | 16.1% | Sweet, light | Whole-wheat white bread Sourdough Pizza Rolls |
| English Redhead™ | Wheat | Soft | Red | 13.6% | Rich, tangy | Pasta Scones Biscuits Flatbreads Noodles Cookies Wheat beer |
| Turkey Red | Wheat | Hard | Red | 15.1% | Nutty, full, complex | Sourdough bread Sandwich bread Soft pretzels Bagels |
| White Sonora | Wheat | Soft | White | 11.8% | Sweet, buttery | Pastries Pie Crust Tortillas Pancakes Biscuits Waffles Breads |
| Purple Egyptian® | Barley | Soft | Blue-black | 10 - 13% | Mellow, nutty, coffee undertones | Soups Grain bowls Pancakes Muffins Flatbreads Malt |
| Scots Bere™ | Barley | Hard | Yellow-brown | 13 - 15% | Vibrant, lightly herbal | Malt Soups Grain bowls Flatbreads |
| Elwha River | Spelt | Semi-hard | Tawny brown | 12 - 15% | Mild, toasty | Sourdough bread Sandwich bread Pasta Pizza Pancakes Waffles |
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Learn about heritage grains and the crucial benefits they have over modern conventional varieties.
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Buy Palouse Heritage Rye (whole berries).
Palouse Heritage Rye has a rich, tangy flavor with subtle notes of spice and sweetness, long prized in Northern and Eastern European kitchens. Whether blended with wheat for a classic country loaf or featured on its own in traditional rye breads, cookies, pancakes, and crackers, rye offers bakers a uniquely satisfying grain unlike any other.
Heritage / heirloom rye
Non-GMO
Grown regeneratively using no glyphosate
Easier digestion for those with gluten sensitivity as compared to modern wheat
Learn more about the history and characteristics of Rye.
Our Commitment to Transparency: The fields where this grain was cultivated had received glyphosate applications in previous growing seasons. Although remaining residues are expected to have largely degraded, we cannot rule out the possibility of trace amounts. We believe in transparency and are committed to growing grains with the highest standards of purity and environmental stewardship.