Wheat Flour Sofiamel 5kg

Sofiamel Type 500 in a 5kg bulk pack — the same everyday Bulgarian all-purpose white flour from GoodMills Bulgaria EOOD that comes in the 1kg (SP71), now in the larger format for households and bakers who go through flour faster than a small bag allows. One pack covers weeks of bread, mekitsi, pastry, and everything in between.

Type 500 is Bulgaria’s standard white flour grade — named for its ash content specification (maximum 0.5g per 100g of dry flour), placing it in the same character range as unbleached US all-purpose flour, French Type 45–55, or Italian Type 00. It is the flour most Bulgarian recipes assume you are using: fine, clean, neutral in flavor, with reliable gluten behavior that works for everything from thin crepe batter to a full white loaf. GoodMills Bulgaria EOOD — the company behind the SofiaMel brand — has operated one of the largest mills on the Balkans since 1986, with three production lines at 750 tons per 24 hours and Swiss Bühler milling technology, verified against ISO 9001:2015 and IFS v6.1 standards on every production run.

The 5kg format changes nothing about the flour itself — the Type 500 specification, the GoodMills quality controls, and the Bulgarian wheat sourcing are identical to SP71. What it changes is the economics and the pantry logic. One 5kg bag covers roughly 40–50 standard cups of flour: enough for multiple full baking sessions without restocking. For a household that bakes mekitsi on Sunday, white bread mid-week, and banitsa for guests, the 5kg bag is simply the more practical format.

How to Use It

Use Sofiamel Type 500 as a direct substitute for unbleached US all-purpose flour in any recipe, cup for cup. For bread and enriched doughs (mekitsi, kozunak) it provides the everyday gluten behavior that Bulgarian recipes are calibrated to. For pastry, its neutral flavor and fine grind produce a clean white crumb. For sauces and gravies it disperses without lumps or off-flavor. Scoop or weigh from the 5kg bag as needed, fold the bag closed tightly between uses, and store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors and direct light. In humid environments, transferring to a sealed container after opening is advisable.

What Makes It Special

Sofiamel Type 500 is produced by GoodMills Bulgaria EOOD to a certified, batch-tested specification. The flour is sourced from wheat selected for consistent milling behavior and verified in the company’s own quality laboratory before packaging. For diaspora bakers who find that their favorite Bulgarian recipes produce inconsistent results with generic US all-purpose flour, the difference is often traceable to the wheat: Bulgarian Type 500 is milled from softer, lower-protein varieties than US all-purpose, and using SofiaMel in a Bulgarian recipe is the closest a US kitchen can get to the original ingredient.

Quick Facts

✓  Grade: Type 500 (all-purpose white flour, ash content max 0.50%)
✓  US equivalent: Unbleached all-purpose flour
✓  Net weight: 5kg
✓  Allergen: Contains gluten (wheat)
✓  Brand: SofiaMel
✓  Manufacturer: GoodMills Bulgaria EOOD, Sofia
✓  Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, IFS v6.1
✓  Country of Manufacture: Bulgaria (imported)
✓  UPC: 3800019102446
✓  SKU: SP735

Bulgarian Serving Tip

Mekitsi — Bulgarian fried dough — is the dish that most naturally fills a 5kg bag: made regularly for weekend breakfast, the recipe scales easily, and the dough comes together quickly with nothing more than flour, warm water, yogurt, yeast, and a pinch of salt. Let the dough rest until doubled, pull off pieces, flatten by hand into rough rounds, and fry in sunflower oil until puffed and golden on both sides. Serve immediately while hot, with Bulgarian sirene crumbled generously on top, or with fruit jam and powdered sugar for a sweeter version. A 5kg bag of Type 500 will sustain a mekitsi habit comfortably for a month while leaving plenty of flour for bread, kozunak, and the occasional batch of pastry. For banitsa, use this flour for the filling and egg wash — or pair with the Familia Fillo Pastry Sheets (also at Malincho) for the complete banitsa kit without the rolling.

Pairs perfectly with: Bulgarian Sheep Sirene (SKU: C ez09), Sofiamel Type 500 1kg (SKU: SP71) — keep the 5kg for regular use, the 1kg for recipes requiring precise measuring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same flour as the Sofiamel Type 500 1kg (SP71)?
Yes — identical flour, larger pack. The Type 500 specification, GoodMills Bulgaria EOOD production, ash content maximum 0.50%, and quality controls are the same. The only difference is 5kg versus 1kg.

How does Type 500 compare to the other Sofiamel flours at Malincho?
Type 500 (SP71 / SP735) is the everyday all-purpose flour — reliable, neutral, moderate protein. The Extra grade (SP72) is produced from selected higher-protein Bulgarian wheat for enriched doughs, pogachi, and choux pastry. The Banitsa flour (SP73) is a specialist high-protein, high-extensibility flour for hand-rolled phyllo sheets. If you need one flour for general use, Type 500 is the correct choice.

Why buy 5kg instead of multiple 1kg packs?
The 5kg format is more economical per kilogram and more practical for active baking. One bag covers roughly 40–50 cups of flour — a month’s supply for a household baking weekly. The tradeoff is that a larger open bag requires more careful resealing and good storage; in humid climates, transferring to a sealed container after opening is worth the extra step.

Is there a case discount on the 5kg?
The 5kg bag is sold individually. For wholesale or large-volume orders, contact Malincho at 1-866-203-3525 or [email protected].