{"product_id":"rye-grain-biodynamic-5kg","title":"Rye Grain Biodynamic 5kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhole rye grain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is grown by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen and Tania Walter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003eBurrum Biodynamics\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarnoo, western Victoria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBevy variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a winter-active rye selected for its reliability, robust growth, and excellent flavour. Like all of Burrum’s grains, it’s grown using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter-certified biodynamic farming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—no synthetic inputs, just compost, crop rotation, and soil-first thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRye has a long history in traditional baking—especially in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enorthern European sourdoughs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edense loaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecrackers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s rich in dietary fibre and minerals, with a distinct earthy aroma and a complex, slightly tangy flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBevy rye mills beautifully into \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edark, aromatic flour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and can also be cracked or soaked for use in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eporridges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esalads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehearty grain dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. With its lower gluten content, it behaves differently from wheat—but in the right hands, it shines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown by Burrum Biodynamics in Marnoo, VIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCertified biodynamic by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBevy variety – reliable, winter-active, rich in flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGreat for sourdough, crackers, porridges, or milling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eLow-input farming, no chemicals or sprays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the farm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStephen and Tania Walter have been farming biodynamically since the 1990s. Their commitment to soil health, crop diversity, and ecological resilience has made them one of the leading producers of regeneratively grown grain in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Bevy variety rye grain?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBevy is a winter-type rye known for its hardiness, strong straw, and rich grain flavour. It’s well suited to southern Australia’s growing conditions and works beautifully in sourdough and dark breads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs rye suitable for sourdough?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes! \u003c\/strong\u003eRye is a traditional sourdough grain. It ferments quickly, supports wild yeast cultures well, and so it is great grain for your starter culture. It also produces dense, aromatic loaves of bread. It won't give you a lot of structure so it can either be blended in with strong wheat flour or you can lean into it and bake something like a D\u003c\/span\u003eanish or German dark rye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I mill rye at home?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rye grinds well in most home mills. You can mill it into a fine flour for bread or crack it for porridge and baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs rye gluten free?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNo. Rye \u003cstrong\u003edoes\u003c\/strong\u003e contain gluten, but a different type than that found in wheat; and less of it. It’s not suitable for coeliacs but may be tolerated by some on low-gluten diets (always check with a health professional). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I cook whole rye grain?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSoak overnight and simmer until tender. Great in soups, grain salads, or as a substitute for barley or brown rice in hearty meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I store grain?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStore in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. It keeps well for many months, especially if protected from moisture and pantry pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it organic?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is!\u003c\/strong\u003e And even better it’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecertified biodynamic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Demeter Australia. Biodynamics have all the same certification requirements of organic as well as some that aren't audited under organic certification. Biodynamic farming goes beyond organic by focusing on soil life, ecological balance, and farm health as a whole. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are biodynamic preparations?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThey’re natural herbal and mineral-based treatments that support compost health and soil biology. Learn more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/demeter.net\/biodynamics\/biodynamic-preparations\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ebecause the grower rotates their crops each year, so it is not uncommon to find other seeds mixed in with your grain (it shouldn't be too much). Mixed cropping ensures a healthy soil that allows the growers to reduce their dependance on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePractice for conventional growers is to poison their paddocks before planting the new season crops to ensure old season crops don’t come through, being an organic crop, this is thankfully not an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burrum Biodynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634910855279,"sku":"RYE-GRN-BB-5KG","price":21.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/Australian-grown-organic-rye-grain-5kg-Burrum-Biodynamics.jpg?v=1769750993","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/rye-grain-biodynamic-5kg","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}