Why does Timberwolf Organics use whole grains instead of flours?
A. If the whole grain is used, which includes the germ, bran, middling and endosperm, it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, phtyonutrients, fiber and oils, not just carbohydrates. That may be why centuries ago, wheat was known as the “staff of life.” The misfortune is when companies use refined flours (white flour, white rice, corn meal, etc.). These flours are almost completely devoid of nutrients or essential fatty acids (FYI, there is no such thing as whole wheat flour. Refined flour with bran added can be labeled as “whole wheat.” By law grains must be milled and refined into flour before shipping or storage; or left whole. Once the grain is ground, the oils are exposed to oxygen and will go rancid. Timberwolf Organics uses only whole grains and seeds ground immediately before going into the extruder). The primary reason most pet food companies use flours is because they are highly digestible. The higher the starch, the higher the gelatinization and consequently, the hig
