{"product_id":"sorghum-meal-white-biodynamic-500g","title":"Sorghum Meal Organic 500g","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis sorghum meal is milled on farm by Kym and Neil Sullivan in Linthorpe, Queensland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIt is the coarser fraction of the milling process. The part of the grain that sits between whole grain and flour. Sometimes referred to as \"middlings\", it retains more texture and structure than fine flour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eLike their flour, it is made from sorghum grown on the farm and milled in small batches on site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Different Cut of the Grain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWhen grain is stone milled, it naturally separates into different textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eFine flour is one part. This meal is another. Usually what would happen is the processor will run it through a steel roller to break it into a finer flour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIt has a coarser grind, with small granules rather than powder. That changes how it behaves in the kitchen. It absorbs liquid differently, holds texture when cooked, and gives structure in applications where flour would disappear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis is not a refined product. It sits closer to the whole grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Milled on Farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThe meal is produced through the same on-farm stone milling process as the flour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThe grain is milled slowly, without high heat, and without separating out components. What changes is simply the point at which it is sifted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis keeps the full character of the grain intact, while giving you a different functional ingredient to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt from a Farming System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThe sorghum is grown by Kym and Neil within a biological farming system on the Darling Downs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eTheir focus is on soil health, crop rotation, and building resilience over time. Sorghum fits naturally into this system, handling the climate well and requiring fewer external inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAs with all of their products, the meal reflects both the way the crop is grown and the way it is handled after harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use Sorghum Meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSorghum meal is versatile, particularly where you want texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIt works well as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ea warm breakfast porridge, cooked slowly with water or milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ea substitute for polenta, with a softer, milder flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ea coating for vegetables, meat or fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ea base for crusts and crumb-style toppings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ean addition to baking for texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCompared to polenta, it tends to be lighter in flavour and less assertive, which makes it easy to pair with both sweet and savoury dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFreshness and Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAs a wholegrain product, sorghum meal retains the natural oils of the grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. For longer storage, refrigeration or freezing will help preserve freshness and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Sullivan Family Farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis product is a direct result of milling on farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRather than producing a single uniform flour, the process allows different parts of the grain to be used in different ways. The meal is one of those expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIt is a simple ingredient, but a useful one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(155, 89, 45);\"\u003eAllergen Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px 40px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #f2eee9; border-left: 4px solid #9B592D; border-right: 4px solid #9B592D;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile sorgum is naturally gluten-free, this 500g pack is processed in a facility that also handles wheat, rye and other glutinous grains. Trace cross-contact may occur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this the same as semolina?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eNo. Semolina is traditionally made from wheat. This is sorghum meal, milled from sorghum grain. It has a similar coarse texture but behaves differently and is gluten free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. Sorghum is naturally gluten free and is grown on a gluten-free system. But has been packaged in a facility that handles glutinous grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is it different from sorghum flour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThe meal is coarser. It has texture and structure, whereas the flour is fine and powdery. They are suited to different uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use it like polenta?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. It can be cooked in a similar way, although the flavour is milder and the texture slightly different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I cook it as porridge?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSimmer gently in water or milk, stirring regularly, until it softens and thickens. Cooking time will depend on your preferred texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kym and Neil Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43070813667537,"sku":"SGHM-MEAL-500G","price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/3314\/2737\/files\/Organic-sorghum-meal-gluten-free-500g-Australian-grown-2.jpg?v=1776834029","url":"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/sorghum-meal-white-biodynamic-500g","provider":"Sovereign Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}