Best Places to Buy Whole Grains Online in 2023

Introduction

Due to the war in Ukraine and worries about scarcity, the availability and price of whole grains was a concern in 2022.

Whether you are a whole grain aficionado, aka a “grainaic”, or simply want to try out whole grains, it is likely you are interested in finding high quality and economical sources of whole grains.

Sometimes, it is possible to get great deals at a local health food store or international grocery store.

Depending on where you live, a local store may not be an option for you and that is when online vendors can be a good resource.

In the past several years, as I have tried different types of whole grains, I have been able to locate small farmers dedicated to growing wholesome organic grains.

Originally, my focus was specifically on whole wheat and my in depth post regarding whole wheat sources can be found here.

But the more I learned about the complexities and benefits of whole wheat, the more I began to wonder about the qualities of other whole grains (and pseudo-grains) as well.

As a result, I have compiled an extensive list of 61 whole grain vendor websites with the type of grain sold as of late December 2022.

While this list is large, it is by no means all inclusive as the popularity of whole grains has been growing and new vendors are increasingly coming online.

Some of the vendors on the list are small farmers, others are retailers and some have their own truck routes.

Chances are, you will be able to find in this list the best whole grain provider that suits your needs.

Download the FREE PDF List of Online Whole Grain Vendors

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What the Online Whole Grain Vendor List Covers

This list is an up to date guide on where to find whole grains for the winter of 2023 until end of summer 2023 when typically the new harvest becomes available.

The list includes the website name, the state the business ships from and the whole grain sold.

Below is a screenshot of the PDF list format:

You will notice that the state is included in the list because as shipping costs have been rising, finding a source of whole grains in a state closer to your home usually is more economical.

The following whole grains (and pseudo-grains) are included in the PDF list:

• Amaranth (gluten free)
• Barley
• Buckwheat (gluten free)
• Corn (gluten free)
• Durum
• Einkorn
• Emmer
• Farro
• Kamut
• Khorasan
• Millet (gluten free)
• Oat (gluten free)
• Quinoa (gluten free)
• Rice (gluten free)
• Rye
• Sorghum (gluten free)
• Spelt
• Teff (gluten free)
• Triticale
• Wheat

Whether you are just starting out with whole grains or are looking to find a more cost effective source, this download should be helpful to you.

As an added bonus, many of the websites selling whole grains have some great tips and recipes on how to use them.

How to Best Use the Online Vendor List

If you just have one whole grain you wish to purchase

• Determine which whole grain you are looking for.
• Find the vendor selling the whole grain located in the state closest to where you live.
• Research pricing – with shipping – from that online vendor first as it is likely to be your cheapest option.

If you have multiple whole grains you wish to purchase

Often, whole grain vendors will provide discounts based on total weight of products purchased or total price.

Therefore, it makes sense to typically make a larger purchase from a single vendor versus smaller purchases from multiple vendors.

Easiest will be to:

• Make a list of the whole grains you are looking for.
• Find the online vendor selling as many of the whole grains you wish to purchase.
• Determine which vendor is located in the state closest to yours.
• Research bulk pricing with shipping to determine total cost.

Organic vs Conventional

Please be aware that some websites will offer both an organic and a conventional option – so be careful when ordering to make sure you are getting the option you prefer.

It is my understanding that some conventional farmers (vs organic farmers) spray their wheat crops with the herbicide glyphosate at least two weeks prior to harvesting them so that they dry better.

A conventional option does not automatically mean that glyphosate has been applied. 

If this is important to you – as it is to me – when in doubt, it is worth double checking directly with the vendor as their spraying practices can change.

New Whole Grain Series Starting in 2023

If you are interested in learning more about whole grains, a new series of posts is starting in 2023 which will be profiling one whole grain a month.

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