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Jovial Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour

Sifted einkorn flour from organic farms in Italy. Outside labs found no glyphosate in 2026, and no lead or cadmium in 2024 but traces just above the limit in 2025. Not whole grain. Contains gluten; not safe with celiac disease.

Best for Bakers who want a lighter einkorn flour with independent test results behind it, and who are happy to give up some whole-grain fiber for it.

Our rating: Fair (3.3 of 5)
Price range: Mid-range
Verified marks: USDA Organic (QAI), Detox Project Glyphosate Residue Free, Regenerative Organic Alliance directory listing
Size: 2 lb (32 oz) bag; a 10 lb bag is also sold, at approx. $46.99 ($4.70 a pound)
Made in: Einkorn grown on organic farms in Italy; where it is milled and sifted is not stated

approx. $10.59 for 2 lb ($5.30 a pound)

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Also sold at Amazon ($9.35 for 32 oz), Vitacost ($10.59 for 32 oz) .

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How it scores Our rating, metric by metric Fair, 3.3 of 5

Ingredients 25% of the rating 4 of 5

One ingredient on the label, organic einkorn flour, with nothing else added. Jovial’s 10 lb page says 20 percent of the bran and germ is removed after milling.
Independent testing 25% of the rating 4 of 5

Outside labs published results for this product: no glyphosate in 2026, and lead and cadmium not detected in 2024 and only just above the limit in 2025. A paid certification also lists it. No mold toxin result.
Sourcing & freshness 20% of the rating 2 of 5

Italian organic farms, but no named farm, no stated milling place and only a best-before date on the pack.
Trust 10% of the rating 3 of 5

No recalls or FDA enforcement found. Points off for eight Prop 65 notices on other Jovial products and for “very weak gluten” wording that celiac readers criticize, although the page says the flour is not for celiacs.
Value 20% of the rating 3 of 5

$5.30 a pound at 2 lb and $4.70 at 10 lb, mid-priced among the einkorn flours here.

The rating, 3.3 of 5, is the weighted average of these scores. See how we rank grains & flour and our standard.

Where to buy Stores and the prices we saw 2 stores

Amazon (opens in a new tab) approx. $9.35 for 32 oz. Sold and shipped by Whole Foods Market through Amazon, in stock on 2026-10-23. Cheaper than Jovial’s $10.59.
Vitacost (opens in a new tab) approx. $10.59 for 32 oz. The same price as Jovial’s own store. In stock on 2026-10-23. Vitacost also lists the 10 lb bag at $46.99.

Prices as we saw them on October 23, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.

What’s in it Every ingredient, in label order 1 ingredient

Organic einkorn flour (the label adds: Contains wheat). Sifted: Jovial’s 10 lb page says 20 percent of the bran and germ is removed after milling; the 2 lb page gives no figure.

Who tested it What each test found, and who paid for it 5 tests

Paid certification USDA Organic, certified by QAI October 2026

Audits the farms’ and handler’s practices and records. Certifiers must also residue-test samples from at least 5 percent of the operations they certify each year (7 CFR 205.670), so no lot is tested by default. The USDA database lists Einkorn Flour in Jovial’s handling scope. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Paid certification The Detox Project, Glyphosate Residue Free certification September 2026

Lists Jovial’s All-Purpose Einkorn Flour and a bulk size. The program tests glyphosate only, two to three times a year at an ISO 17025 lab (its pages differ), usually to 0.01 ppm (10 ppb). The brand pays a yearly fee (the program’s page lists $1,799 for all of a brand’s products) plus lab costs, and the reports are confidential, so we cannot see the numbers. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Independent Lead Safe Mama (advocacy business; earns Amazon affiliate income and linked to Jovial’s flour after this test) June 2024

Lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic were not detected (limits 1.5, 3, 1.5 and 6 ppb). Readers crowdfunded the test; Jovial did not pay. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Independent Lead Safe Mama, retest by Purity Laboratories (Oregon) August 2025

A 2025 lot (Italian, lot 2025-202): lead 6.12 ppb and cadmium 5.03 ppb; mercury and arsenic not detected (limits 5 and 10 ppb). Lead Safe Mama paid for the retest and took the flour off its safer-choices list, but its founder said it is still one of the cleaner flours it has tested. A 30 g serving carries about 0.18 µg of lead and 0.15 µg of cadmium, against California’s Prop 65 levels of 0.5 µg and 4.1 µg a day. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Independent Mamavation (consumer site; earns Amazon affiliate income) June 2026

Glyphosate not detected at a 10 ppb limit, by an EPA-certified lab using LC-MS/MS. Ten organic all-purpose flours were tested. Readers mostly donated the samples, and donations from Environmental Health News and readers paid for the testing. Heavy metals and mold toxins were not tested. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Who paid, and why it matters

Independent The tester took no money from the maker for it: a consumer group, a journalist, a university or a regulator.
Paid certification An outside lab or certifier tested or listed it, and the maker paid for that.
Maker’s own test A lab report or certificate of analysis the maker commissioned and published.

A certification is a floor, not a verdict: it checks what its program checks and nothing else. We weigh tests by someone with no stake in the result most.

What people ask Worries raised online and elsewhere, and what we found 7 questions

Does it contain lead or cadmium?: Low amounts, and they vary by lot. Lead Safe Mama’s lab found nothing detected in 2024 (opens in a new tab) and, in a 2025 retest (opens in a new tab), 6.12 ppb lead and 5.03 ppb cadmium. That is why it removed the flour from its list of safer choices, although it still calls it one of the cleaner flours it has tested. In April 2025 it had named this flour one of only two it found safe by all its standards, and said the rest of its flour tests, wheat and gluten-free, found metals. That is its own small, reader-chosen sample. At 6.12 ppb, about 80 g of that lot a day would reach California’s 0.5 µg Prop 65 level for lead; the label serving is 30 g. Cadmium is common in grain (see our cadmium article).
Is it really glyphosate free?: Jovial’s page says “Certified Glyphosate Free”. The certifier, The Detox Project, is paid by the brand and keeps its lab reports private. An independent test, Mamavation’s in 2026 (opens in a new tab), found no glyphosate (limit 10 ppb) in this flour. That is one lot, and the test did not look for metals or mold toxins.
Is einkorn flour safe if I avoid gluten?: Not with celiac disease. Jovial’s page says einkorn contains gluten and is not suitable for celiacs, yet it also says einkorn is fast becoming the wheat of choice for the gluten sensitive because of its very weak and easily digestible gluten. Celiac readers push back: one r/Celiac comment (opens in a new tab) says Jovial does the most it can without crossing a legal line to suggest einkorn suits gluten avoiders. A 2022 review (opens in a new tab) found ancient wheats contain more protein and gluten, and more celiac-active epitopes, than bread wheat.
How much healthier is the whole wheat version?: This flour has about half the fiber per gram: its label shows 2 g in 30 g, against 4 g in 32 g for Jovial’s whole wheat flour. Our farro article reviews the research, which finds the benefits of ancient wheats are smaller in refined flour than in the whole grain.
Why do Prop 65 notices name Jovial?: The California Attorney General’s database (opens in a new tab) lists eight 60-day notices since 2021 that name Jovial Foods, seven for lead and one for cadmium. Private plaintiffs filed them, they are allegations, and the database records settlements on three. All concern other products: gluten-free and cassava pasta, vegan mac and mixed vegetables. None names an einkorn product.
Is it Regenerative Organic Certified?: In part, and the pages disagree. This product’s page says “Now Regenerative Organic Certified”, Jovial’s certification page says its products are “becoming” certified, and the Regenerative Organic Alliance’s directory (opens in a new tab) lists this flour but shows no level or date. The certification covers farming practices, farmworker fairness and animal welfare, not residue or metal tests.
Who is paid to promote it?: We found no affiliate or ambassador program on Jovial’s site. The two testers we cite, Lead Safe Mama and Mamavation, earn Amazon affiliate income from readers who buy through their links, and Lead Safe Mama linked to this flour after its 2024 test. We found no sign that Jovial paid either.

Why we chose it What put it on our list 5 points

It is the only flour we list with independent lab results for the exact product: Lead Safe Mama found no lead, cadmium, mercury or arsenic in 2024, then trace lead (6.12 ppb) and cadmium (5.03 ppb) in a 2025 lot, and Mamavation found no glyphosate in 2026.
The USDA Organic Integrity Database lists Jovial Foods, Inc. (NOP ID 5520031241) as certified by QAI since 2006, with Einkorn Flour in its handling scope (record read 22 Oct 2026).
The Detox Project’s Glyphosate Residue Free list names All-Purpose Einkorn Flour and a bulk size. The brand pays for that program, which requires lab tests two to three times a year (its pages differ), but the results are confidential.
The sifting is stated. Jovial’s FAQ says the all-purpose flour is the whole grain flour with a portion of the bran and germ removed, so it is lighter and finer, and that it is Jovial’s most popular einkorn product. Its 10 lb page puts the share removed at 20 percent.
The price per pound drops from $5.30 at 2 lb to $4.70 at 10 lb ($46.99), read 23 Oct 2026.

Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy 5 points

Einkorn is wheat. It contains gluten and is not safe with celiac disease. Jovial says so on the product page, but the same page says einkorn is fast becoming the wheat of choice for the gluten sensitive because of its very weak and easily digestible gluten, wording that celiac readers have criticized.
It is not whole grain. Jovial’s 10 lb page says 20 percent of the bran and germ is removed after milling; its FAQ and 2 lb page give no figure. Its label shows 2 g of fiber in 30 g, about half the whole wheat flour’s 4 g in 32 g.
The 2025 retest found lead and cadmium just above the detection limit after the 2024 test found none. Both results are low, but they show that lots differ. No mold toxin result exists for it.
There is no mill or pack date. Jovial’s FAQ says its products show a best-before date, not the date made. The pages we opened do not say where the flour is milled or which einkorn variety it is.
Eight Prop 65 notices since 2021 name Jovial Foods. All concern other products (gluten-free and cassava pasta, vegan mac, mixed vegetables) and none names an einkorn product.

What to know Details worth knowing first

This is the sifted version of Jovial’s einkorn flour: whole einkorn flour with part of the bran and germ taken out, which makes a lighter, finer flour. Jovial says it is the version most customers buy. It is also the version outside labs have tested. Lead Safe Mama found no lead, cadmium, mercury or arsenic in a 2024 lot, then lead and cadmium just above its detection limit in a 2025 lot. Mamavation found no glyphosate in 2026. See what glyphosate is for why the residue check matters.

Einkorn is wheat. It contains gluten and is not safe with celiac disease, whatever the marketing says about weak gluten (see celiac disease). Because some bran and germ are removed, this is not a whole-grain flour; if that matters to you, the whole wheat version is the better match for our farro and ancient wheat article.

Buying the 10 lb bag saves about 60 cents a pound, but only if you will use it. Jovial prints a best-before date, not a milling date, so store the flour sealed and cool.

What we checked Each claim, and how sure we are of it 7 checks

How Jovial Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour measures up against our grains & flour criteria
What we checked	What we found
Organic or residue-tested Verified	Listed in the USDA Organic Integrity Database (certifier QAI, certified since 2006; record read 22 and 23 Oct 2026). Also on The Detox Project’s Glyphosate Residue Free list, whose lab reports are private. Mamavation’s independent test found no glyphosate.
The grain named Maker’s claim	Einkorn, named on the label and page. The pages we opened give neither the botanical name nor the variety.
Whole grain, stated Maker’s claim	Not whole grain. Jovial’s FAQ says a portion of the bran and germ is removed; its 10 lb page says 20 percent, and the 2 lb page gives no figure. Ingredients: organic einkorn flour.
A mill or pack date Not verified	A best-before date only, according to Jovial’s FAQ. We did not see a bag.
Where it is grown and milled Maker’s claim	Grown on farms in Italy, per Jovial’s farmers page. Where the flour is milled and sifted is not stated.
Gluten Maker’s claim	The product page says einkorn contains gluten and is not suitable for celiacs.
Notices and recalls Verified	Eight Prop 65 notices since 2021 name Jovial Foods, all for other products and none for einkorn (California Attorney General search, 23 Oct 2026). The openFDA food enforcement database has no entry for Jovial or its former name, Euro-USA Trading Co.

What the labels mean

Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.

Sources Where our facts come from 21 sources

Jovial Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour 2 lb, product page. Maker’s page. Price, label and ingredient line read on 23 Oct 2026. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Jovial Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour 10 lb, product page. Maker’s page. 10 lb at $46.99 on 23 Oct 2026. Says all-purpose flour has had 20% of the bran and germ removed after milling. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Jovial Foods FAQs. Maker’s page. Whole wheat versus all-purpose, glyphosate certification, gluten, best-before dates. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Jovial Foods: Regenerative Organic Certified. Maker’s page. Says products are “becoming” certified. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
USDA Organic Integrity Database: Jovial Foods, Inc.. Certifier or regulator listing. Record read 22 Oct 2026 (the database loads in a browser only). NOP ID 5520031241. Certifier QAI, certified since 08/23/2006, business type distributor, North Stonington, Connecticut. Its listed products include Einkorn Flour. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
The Detox Project: Glyphosate Residue Free certified products. Certifier or regulator listing. Live page read on 23 Oct 2026. Lists Jovial’s all-purpose einkorn flour (and a bulk size), whole wheat einkorn flour and einkorn wheat berries. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
The Detox Project: Glyphosate Residue Free certification program. Independent source. Archive copy of 18 Sep 2026. Fees, testing frequency and laboratory rules. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Regenerative Organic Alliance: Jovial Foods Inc. directory entry. Certifier or regulator listing. Lists Einkorn All Purpose Flour. The entry shows no certification date or level. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
California Attorney General: Prop 65 60-day notice search, defendant “Jovial”. Certifier or regulator listing. Nine rows (eight notices) from 2021 to 2026: lead in seven, cadmium in one. Sources named: pasta, vegan mac, vegetables. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
openFDA food enforcement reports, recalling firm “Jovial”. Certifier or regulator listing. No matches on 23 Oct 2026. “Euro-USA Trading” also returned none. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lead Safe Mama: June 2024 laboratory test results for Jovial all-purpose einkorn flour. Test report. Not detected for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. Funded by readers through GoFundMe. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lead Safe Mama: 2025 retest of Jovial all-purpose einkorn flour. Test report. Purity Laboratories report 2508385, tested 27 Aug 2025: lead 6.12 ppb, cadmium 5.03 ppb, mercury under 5 ppb, arsenic under 10 ppb. Not funded by readers; Lead Safe Mama paid. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lead Safe Mama: fundraiser to cover the laboratory testing of Jovial all-purpose einkorn flour (May 2024). Independent source. Says the funds for the 2024 test were raised in about 12 hours. Shows who paid; it is not a result. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Vitacost: Jovial Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour, 32 oz. Independent source. Read 23 Oct 2026. $10.59, in stock. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Amazon: Jovial Organic Einkorn Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 32 Oz. Independent source. Read 23 Oct 2026. $9.35, sold and shipped by Whole Foods Market. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lead Safe Mama: chart comparing flours tested for heavy metals. Independent source. April 2025 text named this flour one of two it found safe by all its standards; the 2025 retest later moved it off that list. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Mamavation: organic all-purpose flours tested for glyphosate (June 2026). Test report. Ten flours, two of them einkorn. Jovial’s all-purpose einkorn flour was not detected for glyphosate. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Code of Federal Regulations, 7 CFR 205.670: inspection and testing of organic products. Certifier or regulator listing. Certifiers must test at least 5 percent of the operations they certify each year, at their own expense. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
California Code of Regulations, title 27, section 25805: Prop 65 reproductive toxicity levels. Certifier or regulator listing. Lead 0.5 µg a day; cadmium 4.1 µg a day (oral). Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
PubMed 35915783: Do ancient wheats contain less gluten than modern bread wheat? (Brouns, Nutrition Bulletin, 2022). Independent source. Abstract read 23 Oct 2026. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Reddit r/Celiac: comment on alternative flours and einkorn marketing (December 2025). Independent source. One reader’s criticism of Jovial’s gluten wording; an opinion, not a finding. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Alternatives Other options to compare 2 options

Jovial Organic Einkorn Whole Wheat Flour The same einkorn ground whole, at $5.30 a pound for 2 lb. It has no outside test of its own.
Grand Teton Organic All-Purpose Einkorn Flour (opens in a new tab) Sifted einkorn, freshly stone milled in Idaho, from about $4.32 a pound for 5 lb, with the mill date printed on the bag. Mamavation found no glyphosate in it in 2026. No heavy metal test.

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