Community Grains

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Community Grains -helping to create local grain ecomomies

dynamic California company pioneering a return to small-scale, local grain economies. As expected, breaking free from commodity based agriculture produces uniquely delicious results. Their small but growing product line of whole grain flour and dry pastas, heirloom beans and polenta represents a revolution in freshness, flavor and texture in each category. We are proud to represent such great tasting products - and their ethical agricultural pedigree. Watch the video for a snapshot of the people who make up Community Grains.  

Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour

Community Grains Hard Red Winter Wheat flour redefines the industry standard for "whole grain". Conventional mills split the germ, bran and endosperm apart from the grain, mill each separately - then recombine them (sometimes incompletely) to create "whole wheat" flour. Conversely, Community Grains mills their grain 100% in its entirety, never removing the separate elements of the grain. The result is a whole grain flour with far richer flavor and improved performance. Community Grains Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour is an excellent all-purpose flour with a full-bodied, nutty flavor. It is particularly well suited for artisan breads, hearth breads, some pastas and pizza dough.

Hard Amber Durum Wheat Wheelies

Whole Grain Dry Pasta Cuts 

Community Grains Dry Pasta are made in small batches from single variety whole grain wheat flours, extruded through bronze dies, and slowly air dried. The flavor and color of each grain variety is expressed beautifully in these pastas. Their texture is equally smooth, not gritty. 

• Hard Red Winter Wheat Whole Grain Pasta: Linguine and Conchiglie have a bold, nutty flavor and a reddish tint in color. These pastas pair well with full-flavored marinara sauces or basil pesto sauces.
• Hard White Winter Wheat Whole Grain Rigatoni is similar to red winter wheat in remarkable flavor, but lacking the red color in the bran, white winter wheat is less tannic. This pasta is versatile in sauce pairings. It works well with both intensely flavored red sauces, as well as lighter applications such as sautéed vegetables or a mushroom ragu.
• Hard Amber Durum Wheat Whole Grain Pasta: Fusilli, Wheelies (great for kids) and Pappardelle exhibit a richness in flavor and beautiful golden color superior to that made from standard semolina. These pastas work well with fresh tomato sauces or cream based sauces. Or, when simply dressed with good olive oil, a pinch of sea salt and grated Parmesan cheese, they make a perfect side to most seafood dishes.

 Organic Red Flint Polenta

Community Grains Organic Red Flint 'Floriani' Polenta is made from a nearly extinct heirloom variety of corn - a close relative of original strains introduced to Europe from the New World several centuries ago. Coarsely ground from whole corn kernels, this polenta is so flavorful and hearty, it can be fully enjoyed on its own without overdressing.

Snow Cap Beans

Heirloom Beans

Community Grains Heirloom Beans: Black Valentine, Chestnut Lima, Runner Cannellini and Snow Cap are grown from original pre-hybridized strains by Mohr-Fry Ranch, a fifth generation bean growing family farm in Lodi, California. Unlike standard commodity beans, which may sit in storage for years, Community Grains heirloom beans are fresh from the most current harvest. Nothing compares to these beans in flavor and texture.