eli5: How come things like whole wheat flower and brown rice cost more than their processed counterparts? 595 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.90K May 15, 2020 0 Comments It seem really backwards that foods that are processed more cost less. What are the reasons for this? In: Economics 4 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 15, 2020 0 Comments In addition to the other comments, I’ve also heard brown rice has a much shorter shelf life, meaning all the manufacturing timelines have to be compressed, and more bags are trashed due to spoilage. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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