{"product_id":"wheat-grain-purple-straw-biodynamic-10kg","title":"Wheat Grain Purple Straw Biodynamic 10kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurple Straw wheat, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ea traditional heritage variety, grown by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen and Tania Walter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurrum Biodynamics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Like the rest of Burrum’s grains, it’s grown using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter-certified biodynamic farming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, without synthetic inputs or chemical fertilisers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePurple Straw is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoft-textured wheat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with distinctive reddish-purple straw and kernels that mill into a delicate, slightly sweet wholemeal flour. It was once widely grown in Australia before falling out of commercial use. Today, it’s making a small but meaningful return through farmer-baker collaborations that focus on seed preservation and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome milling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewholegrain pastries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this wheat is a favourite among sourdough bakers looking for a gentler, more nuanced flour. It performs beautifully in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erustic loaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eflatbreads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or even \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecakes and biscuits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e where a softer wheat is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePacked in a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10kg food-grade poly bag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it’s well suited to home bakers, community grain co-ops, or anyone interested in baking with truly local heritage grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\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);\"\u003eA true heritage wheat, not a modern hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eDemeter-certified biodynamic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSoft-textured, slightly sweet grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eExcellent for home milling for pastries, biscuits and cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePacked in a 10kg poly bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the variety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePurple Straw is a traditional wheat variety with a long history in Australia, often grown before industrial hybrids became the norm. It’s known for its distinctive purple hue in the straw and grain, as well as its lighter protein profile and mild, almost creamy flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\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=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBurrum Biodynamics is a family farm on the Wimmera plains of western Victoria. Stephen and Tania Walter have been farming biodynamically since the late 1990s, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and truly sustainable grain production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\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=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs Purple Straw a landrace?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo, it’s a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eheritage single variety. M\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eore stable than a landrace, but still far from modern monocultures. It retains strong flavour and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the flour like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt mills into a soft, slightly sweet wholemeal flour with good extensibility and a creamy crumb. Suitable for lower hydration sourdough loaves, pastries, and lighter wholegrain baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I mill this grain at home?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAbsolutely. This grain has been cleaned up by Steve and Tan and is ready for home milling. A small electric or stone mill will turn it into fresh, fragrant flour ideal for baking.\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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThey’re certified \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebiodynamic through Demeter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which meets and exceeds organic standards. That means no synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, or GMOs—and a focus on holistic, regenerative agriculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\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 preparations made from herbs and minerals used in small amounts to support soil life and plant health. For example, horn manure and compost herbs help improve nutrient cycling and soil biology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the best way to store grain?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eKeep the grain in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For longer storage, consider refrigeration or freezing to protect from pantry pests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burrum Biodynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634933956719,"sku":"WHT-PPL-BB-10KG","price":67.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/OrganicPurpleStrawSoftWheatBiodynamicBurrumBiodynamics.jpg?v=1758509862","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/wheat-grain-purple-straw-biodynamic-10kg","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}