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Nutritious In-House Milling Practices

la Meunerie Urbaine is a Bakery That Mills Its Own Grains

— November 26, 2019 — Business
Located in Montreal's west end, la Meunerie Urbaine is an artisanal bakery that engages consumers with nutritious loaves and the grains are subject to a special in-house milling technique. The business was founded by Martin Falardeau who believes that "nutritious means using the whole grain, with the germ inside." Thus, milling flour is a "daily ritual" for the bakery.

The grains — from wheat to spelt and rye, are sourced locally and the in-house milling occurs in the mornings as la Meunerie Urbaine prepares for the next day's baking. The mill itself has a wooden silhouette and the contents are stone-ground, which enables them to "conserve more of the plant's nutrition."

Bakeries that enable in-house milling deliver an enhancement in consumer experience as they bring forth a valued artisanal feel.


Image Credit: la Meunerie Urbaine, Facebook @Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen - Brotbakery
Trend Themes
1. In-house Milling Practices - Bakeries can incorporate in-house milling techniques to provide nutritious baked goods and an enhanced consumer experience.
2. Local Sourcing - Bakeries can source locally grown and produced ingredients, including grains, to provide a more sustainable and community-focused business model.
3. Stone-ground Milling - Stone-ground milling allows for the retention of more plant nutrition, making it a desirable practice for bakeries looking to incorporate healthy and wholesome ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can adopt in-house milling and locally sourced ingredients to provide unique and nutritious baked goods.
2. Agriculture - Local farmers and grain growers can benefit from partnering with bakeries and providing high quality, locally sourced grains.
3. Sustainability - Adopting sustainable and community-focused practices, such as locally sourcing ingredients, can benefit the bakery industry as a whole by reducing environmental impact and supporting local businesses.
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