Bulk Buying? What's That?

Buying bulk in the grocery store doesn't mean buying a lot--it means buying ingredients from large bins--the bulk bins. Each bin has a scoop. Scoop the desired amount into a biodegradable plastic bag provided by Andronico's, and write the PLU number (from the bin) onto the provided tag. Tie your bag with the PLU tag. The cashier will weigh your bags at checkout, and you only pay for exactly the amount you want to buy! When you get home, store your items in airtight containers to ensure they stay dry and clean. Save and reuse your plastic bag for when you're ready to buy more!

Andronico's has a whole range of high-quality grains and grain mixes for you to try! Get the perfect amount of Lundberg brown rice, or hard-to-find healthy items like wheat berries, quinoa, pearled barley, steel-cut oats. or buckwheat groats for super cheap. Or, try one of their pre-mixed blends, like a pilaf mix with split peas, a brown and wild rice mix, or a soup mix, complete with the perfect touch of savory spices.

Why buy in bulk?

1. It is an easy way to green your life--no wasteful packaging!

2. Variety! There are so many more types of rice, oats, quinoas, and other grains available in the bulk bins. Because there is no packaging, you can buy a small amount of something new to try, like millet or bulgur. If you like it, come back for more. If you don't, you haven't wasted any money, and there isn't a whole package of it slowly spoiling in your cupboards.

3. Freshness--Ingredients in bins are usually replenished often. Raw almonds stay crunchy, and dried fruit stays moist!