Why Einkorn Flour? The Original Grain With a Pure Past

At The Sourdough Source, we believe that simplicity is deeply valued and when it comes to bread, nothing is simpler, purer, or more traditional than Einkorn flour.

Einkorn is the world’s oldest cultivated wheat, dating back over 10,000 years. Unlike modern wheat, which has been hybridized for high yield and gluten strength, Einkorn has remained unchanged. It is a diploid wheat, meaning it has only one set of chromosomes, making it the original grain with a clean, ancestral DNA that our bodies recognize.

What Makes Einkorn Flour Different?

• Not hybridized: Einkorn has never been tampered with unlike modern flour. It is the grain as nature intended, pure and original.
  

• Easier to Digest: Einkorn contains a different kind of gluten than modern wheat. It is lower in gluten and easier for many people to tolerate, especially those with gluten sensitivity (but not Celiac disease).
  

• Rich in Nutrients: Einkorn is naturally high in protein, lutein, B vitamins, zinc, and antioxidants. You get more nourishment from every bite.
  

• Glyphosate-Free: Our Einkorn flour is grown organically in Italy and is never sprayed with glyphosate, a chemical commonly used in industrial agriculture.
  

• Incredible Flavor: Einkorn has a rich taste that modern wheat just cannot match.
  

Einkorn in Our Sourdough Starter

We use 100% organic Einkorn flour in our sourdough starters because we believe in keeping things simple, clean, and effective. No shortcuts. No commercial yeast. No refined sugar. Just real wild yeast, time, for real sourdough flavor.

And we do not just use better flour, we use artesian mineral water, drawn straight from the source, never from the tap. Because when you are working with something as alive as sourdough, every element matters.