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Flour is one of the most essential ingredients in the world. From the bread on your sandwich to the cookies in your lunchbox, flour plays a quiet but powerful role in our daily lives. But before it becomes flour, it starts as something surprisingly simple: wheat.

Wheat is a cereal grain that has been cultivated by humans for over 10,000 years. It’s one of the “big three” staple crops globally (alongside rice and corn), feeding billions of people around the world.

Wheat grows in large fields and produces kernels—also known as wheat berries—that are harvested and milled into flour. Each tiny kernel contains three main parts:

• Bran – the fiber-rich outer layer
• Germ – the nutrient-dense core that can sprout into a new plant
• Endosperm – the starchy middle section that becomes white flour

The beauty of wheat is its versatility. Different types of wheat yield different types of flour, which in turn are used in an incredible range of products—from soft pastries to crusty breads to chewy pasta.

Flour might seem like a basic commodity—but in reality, it’s a finely tuned ingredient with precise characteristics tailored to specific uses.



Flour is a foundational ingredient in:

• Bread and rolls
• Cakes and cookies
• Crackers and snack foods
• Pasta and noodles
• Pancakes, waffles, tortillas—and more

It provides structure through gluten, texture through starch, and contributes to flavor, shelf life, and nutrition in finished products. For food manufacturers and bakers, choosing the right flour is critical to the success of their product.

As a sixth-generation flour miller, Siemer Milling plays a vital role in transforming wheat into high-quality flour for food manufacturers across the country.

Here’s what we do:

• Partner with local farmers, especially those growing Soft Red Winter Wheat (our specialty)
• Clean, condition, and mill wheat using advanced, sustainable technology
• Customize flour specifications for leading bakeries, food brands, and processors
• Deliver consistent quality and service across every bag, bin, and bulk shipment

Our legacy is rooted in tradition—but our expertise is focused on innovation and precision. We work with partners who depend on us not just for flour, but for insight into what makes it work best in their products.