This chemical-free buckwheat flour is milled and packed by Bio-Oz (Buckwheat Enterprises), a family-owned business based in Parkes, Central West NSW from Australian farmers. Run by Julie and Geoff Brown, Bio-Oz is Australia’s premier buckwheat grower and processor, with decades of experience in cultivating, cleaning, milling and packaging this unique pseudograin.
Despite the name, buckwheat isn’t related to wheat—it’s a seed from the flowering plant Fagopyrum esculentum, in the rhubarb family and is naturally gluten-free and nutritionally dense. Bio-Oz’s flour is milled from a mix of whole buckwheat and buckwheat kernels, then finely sifted and packed on-site in a dedicated gluten-free facility, eliminating risk of cross-contamination with wheat or other gluten-containing grains.
This flour is pale grey, with soft green and brown flecks, and a naturally sweet, nutty flavour.
Why we love it:
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Grown and processed in Parkes, NSW by Bio-Oz / Buckwheat Enterprises
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A nice balance of whole and white buckwheat flour, ensuring it isn't too heavy but still contains fibre and flavour.
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Naturally gluten-free, packed in a dedicated Gluten-Free facility
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Excellent for crepes, pancakes, soba-style noodles, or blending with wheat flours for unique sourdoughs
What is Buckwheat?
Buckwheat is not a cereal grain but a seed from a broadleaf plant, making it suitable for gluten-free diets. It has been cultivated for centuries in Asia and Europe and is now valued globally for both its nutritional content and culinary versatility.
Bio-Oz specialises in locally adapted buckwheat varieties, selectively grown to suit Australian conditions. Their seed line has been refined over decades to ensure excellent milling performance and flavour.
About the Producers
Bio-Oz operates work with Australian farmers to produce a nutritionally dense variety of buckwheat that is suited to Australian conditions. Their facility is dedicated gluten-free, ensuring no cross-contamination for those with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. Their mill is purpose built for their operation ensuring consistency through out their batches.
Julie and Geoff Brown have long championed sustainable, low-input farming, co-founding the Sustainable Farmers of Australia initiative to support producers working without synthetic inputs, while still ensuring productivity and soil health.
Read more about them on our producer page: Meet Bio-Oz →
Culinary Uses
Buckwheat flour has a distinct flavour—nutty, earthy, slightly sweet—and lends itself well to both sweet and savoury baking.
Popular uses include:
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Traditional buckwheat pancakes (e.g. French galettes or Russian blini)
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Crepes or thin wraps
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Homemade soba-style noodles
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Gluten-free baking blends for muffins, cakes, banana bread, or pizza bases
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Added to wheat-based sourdoughs for a rustic, complex crumb
It’s also a good thickener for sauces and gravies, particularly in gluten-free cooking.
FAQs
Is this flour gluten-free?
Yes. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free, and this flour is processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility that has been certified by the coeliac society.
What does buckwheat flour taste like?
It’s nutty and slightly earthy, with a subtle sweetness. More flavourful than white flours but not overpowering.
Can I use it in sourdough?
Yes. Buckwheat ferments well, especially when blended with wheat or spelt flours. It adds richness and moisture to the crumb.
How is this flour milled?
It has been roller milled from a mix of whole buckwheat and buckwheat kernels, then sifted to a fine, uniform flour.
What’s the shelf life on this Buckwheat flour?
We get a fresh batch milled at least once a month and each batch has a 12 month shelf life given optimal storage, which is to store cool and airtight. To ensure freshness, you should use this buckwheat flour within 6–9 months from when you receive it.
Product packed by the producer in a multi-walled paper bag.
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Buckwheat flour is hard to get without traces of gluten. This is the one 100% gluten free. I use it for all my baking from bread to fancy pastries.
I was amazed how fast after online ordering I received the Buckwheat Flour. I was easy to find and go through the ordering process and then, so quick, I had it in my kitchen!
I am happy with the quality - so far I have made buckwheat waffles, the buckwheat flour added great flavour
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Buckwheat Flour Grey Chemical Free 4.7kg
Our customers are always very happy to hear that the Buckwheat Flour we use for our Crepes are supporting Australian farmers.
Nutritious grain alternative, makes great pancakes.
great crew and customer service!!!
Best quality, clean tasting, delicious.
Buckwheat Flour Grey Chemical Free 4.7kg
Fast turnaround. Everything always received in perfect condition. Thanks!
The team at Sovereign Foods is outstandinding. I'm very happy with the welcome, the service, the communication, and the quality of the product. The product (and even the aroma) is more pleasant and refined than other buckweat flours I have used. It tastes delicious and bakes very well. I will be ordering more as soon as this first batch is finished.
Excellent organic products and even better service. We had a request that was out of the box and Thor was amazingly helpful.
Lovely product, in paper packaging too.. Arrived in sturdy cardboard box promptly.
I’m a big fan of white flour, however, the bread my wife makes from the buckwheat flour is really very nice.
You guys do a wonderful job thanks heaps keep it up 🤙🏿
"We received exceptional service with our buckwheat flour order. The delivery was prompt, and the flour is of outstanding quality. Highly recommend!"
Arrived quickly packed beautifully and tastes devine. Highly recommend
Buckwheat Flour Grey Chemical Free 4.7kg
Thus flour is great with a lively fine texture. Great pancakes. I’m still experiencing but so far so good. A good experience overall with this company.
Hi thank you, the quality of the buckwheat flour is premium, great taste and perfect for our crêpes.
The flour was well packed and the delivery came very quickly.
We’re looking forward to do more business with you.
Thanks Marc.
Using this flour for French galettes ( savoury crepes) . It’s the best I found in Australia
I love this flour! It’s so nutritious and perfect for my family, some of whom are coeliac. Thank you.
So happy to have Australian produce, delivered promptly, in paper packaging for easy disposal/recycle.
Makes nice gluten free bread.
Have been buying Bio Oz buckwheat Flour for years and it is the best quality, clean tasting flour and value for money.
I am new to buckwheat and still experimenting.
The breads seem like cakes at the moment and a little dry.
Being gluten, dairy, egg, fat, oil and nut intolerant buckwheat was my choice to try as all the gluten-free products tend to use tapioca and maize starches which cause wind pain.
Buckwheat is my final attempt to have a bread each day and have something resembling a human life.
Very high quality buckwheat flour. Makes react cakes. Recommend it to anyone.
I never expected that there would be such a difference in this buckwheat flour, so finely ground, my bread is lighter, pancakes lighter and even the taste is different. It’s such an excellent product, I really appreciate it as I am unable to eat any grain flours. Thank you so much.
A very high quality product. Milled to a very fine powder. Slightly darker in looks but much tastier than the Chinese counterpart. The bonus is it’s Australian and not over the top in price, thank you.
Have been ordering from Parkes for many years. Good quality & Australian & courier a good price. Very happy 😊
Love baking with this gluten free flour
Buckwheat Flour Chemical Free 4.7kg