Mill & Production

Lerchenmühle Golling

Since the modernization of production in 2010, the Lerchenmühle has presented itself in a completely new design. In planning and implementing the renovation, particular emphasis was placed not only on the flexibility of the production process but also on hygiene. For example, all piping in both milling systems is made of stainless steel. This innovative new facility enables us to produce all varieties of wheat, rye, and spelt flour. We are also capable of manufacturing a wide range of semolina products, as well as specialties such as coarse wheat flour and white rye flour.

The first and very important step is the purchase and analysis of the grain. To ensure a reliable supply of high-quality grain, selected grain varieties are cultivated for us across Austria—particularly in Upper Austria—by our contract farmers. This allows us to deliver flour of consistent quality to our customers throughout the year. Nevertheless, every single batch is subjected to a thorough inspection before delivery to ensure its baking suitability.

The grain is then delivered to us in Golling in stages, where it is temporarily stored in the grain silo. Before milling begins, the grain undergoes thorough cleaning. All foreign materials such as weed seeds, stones, husks, and so on are separated and removed from the grain.

During the subsequent milling process on roller mills, the bran is gently separated from the endosperm and sifted using plansifters. This process is repeated up to 16 times to separate even the darker flour fractions—which are naturally high in fiber—from the bran. After the individual flour batches are homogenized, the flour is stored for several weeks to allow it to mature.

Packaging of 1 kg and ½ kg bags is carried out using a fully automated packaging machine, which allows us to pack large quantities in a very short time. Household-size packages, 30 kg sacks, and all types of big bags are stored in the finished goods warehouse.