• Is it the Vital Wheat Gluten that is now being added to almost every bread on the grocery store shelves?
• Is it the hidden GMOs in the ingredients? 
• Is it the breeding methods that have taken place over time that has changed the genetic makeup of wheat that has led to tenfold increases in yields from that of only a century ago?
• Is it the rancidity that takes place in freshly ground whole grain flour that is stored unrefrigerated - or the chemical preservatives used to keep it from quickly turning rancid?
• Is it the dough conditioners and additives and artificial colors that are used to help create the illusion of a big bold healthy/hearty/whole grain loaf of bread?
• Is it the synthetic vitamins that are added to replace the ones destroyed in the refinement and milling process?
• Is it the hormone-like substance or “plant growth regulators” that are being applied to the wheat?
• Is it the collection bins sprayed with insecticides and or perhaps it’s the fumigation method (a toxic concentration of gas) used to remove any pests from the grain bins?
• Is it poor soil preparation or a lack of a good crop rotation plan?
• Is it the use of herbicides and pesticides?
• Is it the disappearance of the old fashioned stone grinding method that has been replaced by high speed steel roller mills?
• Is it the lack of using a cooled air drying system to dry the grain that causes the protein in the grain to become damaged?
• Is it the preservatives that are added to bread to increase shelf life?

So what is the answer? In reading through all of the above issues - we could make a case for any one of them but we suspect that the answer lies in the whole picture and not just in its individual components.

We find it amazing how people will simply pick one of the categories above and create an entire crusade based on that while completely discounting other major contributors. For example - GLUTEN is the big bad wolf hiding in everything you can find on a grocery store shelf and it is being portrayed as the ultimate villain against health. We are not so sure we agree with that but then, we know that not all gluten is created equal.

So over the next few months we are going to share with you everything we have learned about bread  - from how grain is grown, to added ingredients, to pesticides and herbicides to hidden GMOs and more. We're going to go through each question above, one by one to hopefully challenge your thinking and to create an open. honest dialog in the baking industry. We aim to educate and to help bring about some much needed change.

We will be sending these blogs out weekly so keep a look out for our emails or simply check out our blog at www.berlinnaturalbakery.com/blog/bnb. On Monday you will be getting our first installment featuring Vital Wheat Gluten - why it's frequently added to bread and why you should keep an eye out for it.

Let the journey begin!

Happy October! We are definitely starting to see the signs of fall all around us - its getting darker earlier, the weather is changing and football is in full swing! It's time to bust out those fluffy sweaters, the fuzzy slippers and dive into some Berlin Natural Bakery Pumpkin Streusel bread! (At least, that's how we plan to spend our time this Fall!)

So this month, our fall special is featuring none other than our famous Pumpkin Streusel Bread and our Amish Country Whole AND White Spelt Noodles for a comfort food combo you and your family are sure to enjoy!

Comfort Food Fall Special!
Pumpkin Streusel Spelt Bread Regularly $6.69 now $5.59
Amish Country Whole Spelt Noodles Regularly $5.49 now $4.39
Amish Country White Spelt Noodles Regularly $5.49 now $4.39

Use Discount Code FALLSPECIAL15 at checkout to activate discount

Wishing You A Happy, Cozy and Relaxing Fall Season!

*To order online, go to www.berlinnaturalbakery.com use code FALLSPECIAL15
*Discount only available online. Offer will expire on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.

September is officially upon us and you know what that means - football, the first day of fall and (hopefully) cooler weather! You probably recognized these famous fall staples but did you know that September is also Whole Grains month!?!

According to the Whole Grains Council - whole grains reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke cancer, diabetes and obesity.  We know you love whole grains and the health benefits provided by them so we've decided to put some of your favorite whole grain spelt breads on special this month.

Whole Grains Month Bread Special!
Righteous Raisin Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29
Sprouted Biblical Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29
Flax Seed Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29

*Discount only available online. Offer will expire on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.

As exciting as back-to-school is, we realize that it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Getting back into the swing of things can be challenging (to say the least) so why not make the afternoons sweeter with an after school treat??

And so, to make the upcoming season more bearable for all concerned, we are running a special on a few of our fabulously sweet cookies!

July is ending and you know what that means..... we're getting perilously close to the first day of school!

This means new routines, packed lunches and new beginnings. Whether you're in school, have children in school or are watching the back-to-school madness from the sidelines - you will not want to miss out on this money-saving, limited time offer!

Limited Time Back to School Bonanza!
Classic White Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29
Sprouted Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29
Sourdough Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29
Whole Grain Spelt Bread Regularly $6.49 now $5.29

Use Discount Code BACKTOSCHOOL at checkout to activate discount

Wishing you and your family an abundance of academic success this year!!

*To order online, go to www.berlinnaturalbakery.com use code BACKTOSCHOOL
*Discount only available online. Offer will expire on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.