stone-ground

American  

[stohn-ground] / ˈstoʊnˈgraʊnd /

adjective

1. (of wheat or other grain) ground between millstones, especially those made of burstone, so as to retain the whole of the grain and preserve nutritional content.

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Etymology

Origin of stone-ground

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The tea leaves are grown in the shade, specially processed and then stone-ground into the bright green, earthy powder used in drinks and desserts.

From Los Angeles Times

This recipe, created by Cherry, uses stone-ground cornmeal, and produces a pronounced corn flavor.

From Seattle Times

The company’s product line runs a whole-grain gamut, including stone-ground sorghum flour, paleo-style muesli and whole wheat-pearl couscous, along with energy bars and cake and soup mixes.

From New York Times

Usually always some grits, nice stone-ground.

From Salon

The stuff is made from flour, only instead of highly processed white flour, the flour is stone-ground from durum wheat semolina.

From Salon