Spelt

 
What is Spelt?

Spelt is a grain that comes from the wheat family but is used as a safe substitute to wheat by those who have wheat allergies and wheat intolerance.

Does Spelt have Gluten?

Spelt does have spelt gluten. It is different than wheat gluten but yes, it has gluten and thus spelt is not appropriate for gluten-free diets.

Spelt Products

Spelt can be used for pretty much anything to bake with. I use spelt flour to make muffins, cookies etc. It tastes very much like wheat. The good thing about spelt is it does not get very doughy, like some of the white breads made from wheat flour.

I started eating spelt because of wheat intolerance but I have now started to like the taste of spelt and love many of the spelt prepared products. One of which is the yummy Sesame Spelt Sticks; they are crunchy and delicious and make a healthy snack. I warn you to eat responsibly in small quantities as they are quite addictive.


http://shilohfarms.com/productDetails.php?navid=271&itemNumber=244346

I m also very fond of spelt breads made by Berlin Natural Bakery. Their White Spelt Bread tastes like any other white bread with the benefit of the healthy Spelt grain that feels so good in the stomach.

http://store.berlinnaturalbakery.com/store.html


Spelt Pizza

If you live in or around Manhattan or you ever come by, you have got to try this pizza place called Cafe Viva, that makes natural pizza crusts from different doughs and my favorite one is the one made with spelt. The crust is crispy, wholesome and out of this world. Now, it is not a crust you would compare to your regular Italian pizza but it has a taste of its own.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-viva-natural-pizza-new-york

Mother Earth feeds us with several different kinds of grains, fruits and vegetables, all we need to do is explore our options. Eat Healthy, Eat Natural and Listen to your Body.