If you strive to live an organic lifestyle and run a bakery or restaurant, or you just do a huge amount of baking for friends and family, you'll need to buy large quantities of organic baking supplies. Although organic baking supplies can be more expensive than those that are not organically produced, buying them in bulk can help you save money.
Where to Find Bulk Organic Baking Supplies
While you may be able to find some organic baking items in your local grocery store, you're unlikely to find them in bulk quantities. However, some grocery stores and natural food stores such as Whole Foods Markets do have bulk bins that contain large amounts of baking items that can be purchased by the pound such as dried fruits, nuts, and baking chips.
If you're unable to find bulk organic baking items locally, you have the options of ordering them online. There are several great online options to consider.
Organic Flours: War Eagle Mill
War Eagle Mill sells several types of hard-to-find organic flours in bulk 25-pound packages including:
- Barley
- Brown rice
- Buckwheat
- Millet
- Oat
- Gluten-free flours
Shipping is usually based on weight and the company offers a ten day return policy for unopened items. The Fresh Loaf, a blog for amateur bakers, gave War Eagle Mill's organic flour a good review for its aroma and color.
Organic Candy: NaturalCandyStore.com
If you love to decorate cakes, cupcakes or gingerbread houses, consider purchasing your candy decorations from this online store. They offer organic bulk candy pieces including:
- Hard candy
- Gummy bears
- Candy canes
- Chocolate
- Jellybeans
Candies are available in a variety of bulk sizes including two, five, and ten pounds and vary in cost depending on product. Orders over $50.00 receive $6.99 flat rate shipping and free samples are available with each order.
Satisfied customers are thrilled to find candy free from artificial ingredients and are very pleased with customer service and product quality.
For Retail Customers: Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc.
This company is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country and sells bulk organic products to retail establishments only. They offer an impressive selection of bulk organic baking items such as:
- Sweeteners
- Flours
- Dried fruits
- Oats and grains
- Chocolate drops
- Peanut butter
Most products come in 25 to 30 pound packages. Product prices are not included on the company's website but can be requested via an online form.
Economically Create Healthy Baked Goods
Purchasing organic baking products in large quantities enables you to provide your customers or friends and family members with the highest quality products in an economical way. People will appreciate the fact that your baked creations are made from the healthiest possible ingredients and you will appreciate the money you save when you buy in bulk.
