Trendsetting With Whole Grains: A Healthier Marketplace.
The most recent dietary guidelines published jointly by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture tells consumers what Dakota Specialty Milling millers have known all along: whole grains are good for you. Known among food connoisseurs and dieters alike as the "good carbs" whole grains keep their personality, taste, and texture - even in the milling process.
Not just a fad for the diet conscious, according to ACNielsen, sales of fresh breads with whole grains listed as a major ingredient have jumped 18%, to $1,115,350,041 in 2005 from $945,240,390 in 2004. A figure that has almost doubled in the past five years, this represents a significant change in how Americans view their "staff of life."
Yet, even with these increases, it's a conundrum for the American diet. Traditionally, white bread is the staple of the nation's pantries, and even with an increase in whole grain awareness, our "comfort food" traditions die hard. Helping bakers find the right mix that satisfies consumer tastes and meets the expectations of higher, whole grain goodness is where Dakota Specialty Milling steps in.
One of the easiest ways to integrate healthier whole grains into the nation's diet is through quality whole grain blends. Working with bakers, Dakota Specialty Milling has created a full line of superior whole grain blends that deliver the health benefits Americans are looking for without sacrificing the texture and comfort of a well-loved loaf of bread. Bakers can choose from whole grain Signature Blends or create unique Custom Blends as well as select from a number of organic whole grain offerings.
Designed to deliver the nutritional advantages bakery customers are looking for, Dakota Specialty Milling's expertise in the whole grain marketplace comes naturally. From their earliest beginnings with Roman Meal Bakery to their establishment as an independent company, whole grains have defined the Dakota Specialty Milling experience. More than a philosophy, the company's commitment to whole grain goodness has been a tradition with farmers and bakers alike - a tradition that now speaks to the American desire for quality culinary experiences. Uniquely positioned to help bakers make a strong comeback from the downsides of the low-carb craze, Dakota Specialty Milling's substantial whole grain offerings are set to open new avenues and reinvigorate the baking marketplace.