THE ECONOMICS OF FLOUR: HOW CONTROL OVER MILLING HELPS REDUCE COSTS

The quality of baked goods directly depends on the flour a bakery uses.
However, the economic aspect is just as important: the cost of flour, its losses, and the ability to control raw material quality.
Using in-house equipment, such as stone mills, allows bakeries to significantly reduce costs and increase product profitability.

FORMING THE COST OF FLOUR

The price of flour depends not only on market conditions but also on several internal factors:

  • The cost of purchasing ready-made flour.

  • Logistics expenses for delivery.

  • Losses during transportation and storage.

  • Fluctuations in raw material quality.

For bakeries that use large volumes of flour daily, even small price fluctuations can significantly impact the final cost of their products.

CALCULATING SAVINGS WITH IN-HOUSE MILLING

Using a grain mill allows bakeries to:

  • Purchase grain directly from farmers at a lower price.

  • Control the quality and degree of milling.

  • Use whole grain flour without losing its beneficial properties.

  • Minimize losses and dependence on suppliers.

Example Calculation:

Comparing the average cost of buying flour versus grain:

  • Ready-made flour ≈ up to 20 UAH/kg.

  • Grain – 10 UAH/kg.

  • Milling costs (electricity, mill maintenance) ≈ 2-4 UAH/kg.

Thus, milling grain in-house can save approximately 5 UAH per kilogram.

If a bakery uses up to 500 kg of flour daily, savings could exceed 50,000 UAH per month.

FLEXIBILITY IN BAKERY OPERATIONS

Using grain mills provides the ability to experiment with milling and produce different types of flour:

  • Fine flour for light, airy pastries.

  • Whole grain flour for healthier baked goods.

  • Coarse flour for artisan bread.

Owning a mill for grinding grain into flour allows bakeries to create signature recipes and adjust the flour to meet specific production needs.

THE MILLER D-90S IN PRACTICE

The Miller D-90S stone mill is designed for medium and large bakeries that want full control over flour quality.

Key Features:

  • Productivity – up to 300 kg of flour per hour.

  • Millstone mechanism – made of natural granite.

  • Precise adjustment of milling fraction.

  • Automatic overheating protection system.

With these advantages, bakeries can produce stable, fresh flour, reducing costs and improving product quality.

FINAL CONCLUSIONS

Switching to in-house grain milling with modern grain mills allows bakeries to:

  • Reduce flour costs.

  • Control the quality and consistency of flour.

  • Gain a competitive advantage through unique recipes.

The Miller D-90S mill is not just a piece of equipment—it is a strategic solution for bakery growth.

By using stone mills, bakers can not only lower costs but also enhance the quality of their baked goods, offering customers a superior product