eli5: How come things like whole wheat flower and brown rice cost more than their processed counterparts?

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It seem really backwards that foods that are processed more cost less. What are the reasons for this?

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Anonymous 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.

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