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Title: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: salval on February 11, 2011, 01:30:57 am

Has anyone else found that Coles are no longer stocking Wallaby Bakers Flour?

Both my GL & I have had problems at our separate supermarkets.

What's the alternative? I know someone out there will have a suggestion  ;)

Thanks,
Karen

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: AmandaN on February 11, 2011, 01:50:56 am

I have noticed a few months ago that Coles didn't have Wallaby flour, and then it magically appeared again.

Maybe they have limited stock coming in?

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Nay-nay on February 11, 2011, 02:03:59 am

I know the mill where I get my flour (Kialla) was flooded last month so maybe Laucke (wallaby brand) had the same problem. This is they're website if you want to ask them. I have asked them questions before about they're flour and they have got back to fairly quickly.  ;) http://www.laucke.com.au/flours.html

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: salval on February 11, 2011, 02:05:57 am

Aaaaah Nay-nay, yep this may be the case. I'll make an enquiry. Thanks both of you for your replies - I knew I'd get help here :)

Karen

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 11, 2011, 02:08:54 am

I just checked at coles online and our local store still stocks it.  I buy 10kg bags of organic laucke bread flour from my local health food store for $30.  It is a little more expensive but is an option until Wallaby becomes available.  :)

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: thermoheaven on February 11, 2011, 08:07:56 am

I really like Lighthouse strong bread flour - it makes beautiful foccaicia and pizza bases.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: achookwoman on February 11, 2011, 09:23:53 am

Could just buy Laucke Bread Mix,  $20 for 10k.  Don't add sugar, salt or improver.  Yeast is included.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2011, 01:12:17 am

Chookie do you use that for your sourdough?

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 22, 2011, 02:17:55 am

Our Coles is out of Wallaby now too.  Has anyone tried Defiance 5kg bread flour?  I am guessing it must be similar to Wallaby, but bleached.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: achookwoman on February 22, 2011, 03:35:29 am

Yes Cookie,  I use this for my sourdough and also to feed my starter.  Being basically lazy,  I then don't have to add the sug. salt and improver.  I used to use Defiance but feel the Laucke is better Chelsea.  Better flavor and texture.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2011, 11:24:41 am

I used to use Defiance before Wallaby became available - same results as far as I am concerned.  I see Laucke's Wallaby flour now has folate added to it like the rest of them. I thought they were not going to.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Nay-nay on February 23, 2011, 12:18:23 am

Quote from: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 22, 2011, 02:17:55 am

Our Coles is out of Wallaby now too.  Has anyone tried Defiance 5kg bread flour?  I am guessing it must be similar to Wallaby, but bleached.

Yep - I'm using this atm because there was no other choice. Everything working out fine. Hoping my organic flour will be back in this week.

Quote from: judydawn on February 22, 2011, 11:24:41 am

I used to use Defiance before Wallaby became available - same results as far as I am concerned.  I see Laucke's Wallaby flour now has folate added to it like the rest of them. I thought they were not going to.

Yes they were facing BIG fines from the government if they didn't conform but I think they are still actively fighting against it.  

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 23, 2011, 02:28:35 am

what was wrong with the folate being added? I remember the topic a few months ago, but have forgotten why there is an issue with its addition.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Nay-nay on February 23, 2011, 05:02:44 am

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1736.0
that's the topic - in short it is from a synthetic source and many experts predict it to be a cancer causing product.   :-\

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Meagan on February 23, 2011, 08:26:49 am

My local Coles had 3 bags of wallaby on the shelf after having none last week

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Meagan on April 20, 2011, 07:10:38 am

Has anyone seen Wallaby flour in their local shops lately. My coles doesn't sell it anymore  :( What does everyone else use for demos and home if they dont use wallaby.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 20, 2011, 07:12:42 am

meagan I bought Wallaby in Coles (Innaloo) yesterday

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2011, 07:14:26 am

Foodland also has it.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Cuilidh on April 20, 2011, 09:31:49 am

I got some at the IGA in Castlemaine last weekend - they had heaps.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Meagan on April 20, 2011, 04:52:54 pm

Thanks lovely ladies :) I will try other stores then!

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Very Happy Jan on April 20, 2011, 05:08:59 pm

Coles at Garden City had some today.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Twitterpated on April 22, 2011, 02:38:20 am

Had to share this story with you about Wallaby flour. Bought some last week and my DD was helping to put the groceries away. She quickly glanced at the bag and then with a puzzled look on her face asked why I had bought wallaby food and where were the wallabies that we were going to feed. After picking myself up off the floor from a fit of laughter I calmly explained that it was flour!. Her response was "oh, I was really looking forward to feeding them. Never mind - next time!"  ??? ;D

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Lellyj on April 22, 2011, 05:29:51 am

Lol Twitterpated.  That story reminds me of when my daughter (now 19) was little and she pointed to one of the many brands of toilet paper which had cute puppies on the packaging and said "Look Mum.  Toilet paper for dogs!"

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2011, 08:58:19 am

 :D :D :D :D  Love what kids come out with.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: Ceejay on April 22, 2011, 11:05:16 am

I've been using the organic Weston Mills baking flour lately and loving it!  Check the webpage to contact them regarding stockists. http://www.westonmilling.com.au/ (http://www.westonmilling.com.au/)

If you are still wanting the Wallaby flour but struggling to find it Only Oz stocks it!
http://www.onlyoz.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=6066&category_id=272&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=69 (http://www.onlyoz.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=6066&category_id=272&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=69)

 :)

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: meganjane on April 22, 2011, 12:54:21 pm

I've been using Defiance Bakers Flour. They have it at Woolies.

Title: Re: Where's the Wallaby?!
Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2011, 06:57:28 am

I've been using the same. Everything seems to be fine with the Defiance.