Virtasalmen Viljatuote – Established 1996
A Passion for Our Craft
Viljatuote’s thirty years of experience in gluten-free products guarantees quality and dedication.
We work with dedication and passion to ensure that every one of our products is high-quality and delicious. We are happy to answer any questions related to raw materials, products, and everything surrounding them.
Welcome to enjoy our high-quality products and expert service!
Gluten-Free, Uncompromising Quality
We offer both ready-made flour mixes and other mill products. All our products are preservative-free, and we do not use any wheat starch.
Our products are also vegan, dairy-free, and contain no added sugar. For many of our products, we have obtained the ‘Gluten-Free’ trademark to simplify your selection in stores.
We are continuously developing new products to expand our selection and offer even more options for various special diets.
Viljatuote’s Story
Our story began on the Karjalainen family farm over 30 years ago. Suhola farm, located in Virtasalmi, is a pioneer in gluten-free cultivation, having grown buckwheat since the early 90s. Gluten-Free Finnish Buckwheat Flour was our very first product, and initially, only buckwheat was milled at our facility.
Virtasalmen Viljatuote was named after the farm’s location, and we still operate at the same address today – just in a slightly larger mill!
Inspired by buckwheat, we created our first ‘Oman Myllyn’ (Our Mill’s) flour mix, the Dark Gluten-Free Flour Mix, whose main ingredient is, of course, buckwheat. We aimed to incorporate as many domestic raw materials as possible into this flour mix, which is why it has been awarded the ‘Hyvää Suomesta’ (Produce of Finland) label.
Our Goal: Delicious Gluten-Free Baked Goods
When we embarked on our journey, gluten-free baking had a poor reputation. Baked goods often failed, tasted like cardboard, and primarily starches were used for baking. We wanted to create something that we ourselves would genuinely enjoy using. With this philosophy, our ‘Oman Myllyn’ selection continued to expand, and today it includes a comprehensive range of ready-made flour mixes for easy and delicious gluten-free baking!
We continue to create products with the same philosophy as when we started: high-quality, safe, and tailored to our customers’ needs and wishes. We use these very products ourselves, whether we’re hosting celebrations or preparing our morning porridge!
Produce of Finland,
Food from Our Own Land
The ‘Hyvää Suomesta’ (Produce of Finland) label is a mark of origin for Finnish food products. A food product bearing this label is manufactured in Finland using Finnish raw materials. For multi-ingredient products, the Finnish content must be between 75% and 100%. The label is product-specific.
Use of the label requires membership in Ruokatieto Yhdistys ry (Finnish Food Information Council) and regular audits. Established in 1993, the label is currently used by nearly 300 companies for approximately 10,000 products.
Among Virtasalmen Viljatuote’s products, you will find the label on our Gluten-Free Dark Flour Mix, Finnish Buckwheat Flour, and all our oat products, with the exception of the Gluten-Free Oat Flour Mix.
Quality is the Guarantee of Product Safety
Food safety is every consumer’s right and our responsibility. When you bake with our gluten-free flours, we want you to do so with complete peace of mind. As a consumer, you can trust that our products are gluten-free and manufactured under strictly controlled conditions.
Our operations are guided by an FSSC 22000 certified quality system, which ensures that every production stage is precisely documented and controlled. This international standard sets stringent requirements for food safety management and helps us ensure that we operate according to best practices.
- Strict Control of Raw Materials – We only use raw materials from reliable suppliers and carefully analyze them before they enter production.
- Allergen Management – We manufacture our products in a 100% gluten-free environment to guarantee their safety for coeliacs and individuals following a gluten-free diet.
- Traceability – Every batch can be traced back to its raw materials, ensuring transparency and a swift response to potential challenges.
- Internal and External Audits – Our operations are regularly inspected. This ensures that our quality system is implemented in practice, and we continuously improve our processes.
When you choose Virtasalmen Viljatuote’s gluten-free flour products, you can trust that they have been produced with care, professionalism, and passion.
Gluten-Free Company of the Year 2016
“Virtasalmen Viljatuote was unanimously selected as the Gluten-Free Company of the Year 2016. Eight proposals were submitted for the competition organized by the Coeliac Association, most of which were bakeries from various parts of Finland. Virtasalmen Viljatuote is a family business that has been operating in the industry for 20 years. The company’s core idea is to offer safe, domestically produced gluten-free products.”
Virtasalmen Viljatuote’s product range includes mill products that do not contain preservatives, additives, or wheat starch. According to the selection committee, the extensive product range is a testament to the company’s innovativeness and continuous product development.”
Viljatuote Has Been Among Finland’s Strongest Since 2007
A company that has earned the ‘Suomen Vahvimmat’ (Finland’s Strongest) certificate strengthens the Finnish economy now and in the future. The certificate signifies the company’s positive financial key figures, creditworthiness, background information, and excellent payment behavior.
The ‘Suomen Vahvimmat’ (Finland’s Strongest) certificate assures customers, partners, creditors, and other stakeholders that collaboration with the company is built on a solid foundation. The certificate is based on Suomen Asiakastieto’s Rating Alfa credit rating.
